HYMN  BOOK 


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DEVOTIONAL  SERVICES 


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FROM   THE   LIBRARY   OF 
REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,   D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED    BY   HIM    TO 

THE    LIBRARY   OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL   SEMINARY 


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VJAN   2  1934 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL 


HYMN  BOOK: 


DEYOTIOXAL  SERVICES. 


COlfTOED  BY 

A.    P.    PEABODT, 

PASTOR  OF   THE    SOUTH   CHURCH,   POETSH  OUTIf,   X.   II. 


BOSTON   AND    CAMBRIDGE: 

JAMES    MUNROE    Sz    COMPANY. 

185  7. 


Entered   according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1857,  by 

JAMES  MUNROE  &   CO., 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  for  the  District  of  Massachusetts 


ELECTROTYPED   AT   THE 
BOSTON     STEREOTYPE     FOUNDRY. 


PREFACE. 


This  book  was  first  published  in  1840,  and  is  now 
re-printed  with  very  few  omissions,  and  a  few  addition- 
al hymns.  The  Devotional  Services  at  the  close  of  the 
volume  are  designed  to  be  read  in  alternate  sentences, 
by  the  superintendent,  and  the  teachers  and  pupils; 
For  a  portion  of  these  Services,  as  well  as  for  important 
suggestions  in  the  revision  of  the  work,  the  compiler  is 
happy  to  express  his  indebtedness  to  Rev.  Chandler 
Bobbins,  D.  D. 


INDEX. 


HTHK 

Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King 4 

Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 60 

Almighty  God,  thy  gracious  power 46 

A  minute,  how  soon  it  is  flown 137 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night 47 

A  mourning  class,  a  vacant  seat 168 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love 83 

And  now  another  day  is  gone 7 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 224 

Angels,  roll  'the  rock  away 123 

Another  day  its  course  has  run 9 

Another  fleeting  day  is  gone 10 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 20 

As  flows  the  rapid  river 207 

As  once  the  Saviour  rose  on  high 192 

Attune  the  heart  to  mournful  strains 154 

Before  I  close  my  eyes  in  sleep 55 

Before  I  close  my  eyes  to-night 142 

Behold  that  arch  of  varied  hue 212 

Behold  tli'  amazing  sight 119 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive 116 

Behold  the  western  evening  light 11 

Behold  where,  breathing  love  divine 97 

Behold  where,  in  a  mortal  form 80 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill »;•> 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 92 

child  of  the  earth,  O,  lift  thy  glance 213 

<  !hristians,  brethren,  ere  we  part •-'•J I 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day I'M 

Come,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  Peace 132 

Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue 288 

Come,  lei  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 121 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King 43 

Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 161 

Dul  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep 145 

(iv) 


INDEX. 


Every  sheaf  of  golden  grain »206 

Farewell,  dear  friend  ;  a  long  farewell 167 

Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating 24 

Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 186 

Father,  once  more  let  grateful  praise 27 

Fear  was  within  the  tossing  bark 103 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  1 84 

Forever  with  the  Lord 173 

For  us  God's  blessed  Son 86 

From  all  that  dwell   below  the  skies 29 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 196 

From  Him  who  is  thy  Guard,  thy  Shield 72 

God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 15 

God  made  the  heart  with  every  chord 151 

God  might  have  made  the  earth  bring  forth 98 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  love 149 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  its  days 44 

God,  thou  art  good  ;  each  perfumed  flower 41 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 114 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth 52 

Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 45 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 226 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 193 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 198 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 90 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day 18 

Happy  the  child  whose  early  years 66 

Hark,  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  conies 87 

Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 120 

Hark  !  'tis  the  breeze  of  twilight  calling 6 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 88 

He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 126 

High  in  the  heavens  God  dwells  alone 58 

How  beautiful  the  setting  sun 35 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies 182 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 67 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 156 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 76 

How  sweet,  how  calm  this  Sabbath  morn 13 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 133 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest 19 

How  sweetly  flo.wed  the  gospel's  sound 96 

If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide 189 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 148 

If  Love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best 104 

I  know  that  earth  is  not  the  home 171 

I  love  a  while  to  steal  away 146 

I  love  thy  Zion,  Lord 194 


INDEX. 


I  must  not  sin  as  many  do 140 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 49 

Jn  a  modest,  humble  mind 136 

In  Israel's  lane,  by  silent  night 64 

In  the  broad  fields  of  heaven 174 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 65 

I  saw  the  glorious  sun  arise 59 

I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God 30 

1  sin  whenever  I  pursue 143 

Js  there  a  time  when  moments  flow... 22 

It  was  my  heavenly  Father's  love 34 

I  would  not  live  ahvay  :  I  ask  not  to  stay 17  6 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 181 

Jesus,  and  can  it  ever  be 95 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  glorious  name 110 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 127 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 113 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 195 

Jesus,  when  a  little  child 79 

Let  children  never  fear 170 

Let  little  children  come  to  me 217 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 26 

Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray 71 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece 157 

Lo  !  the  lilies  of  the  field 201 

Love  and  kindness  we  may  measure 138 

Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day 40 

Many  voices  seem  to  say 144 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 82 

My  father,  my  mother,  I  know 134 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee 152 

My  God,  by  thy  directing  power 1 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 12 

My  God,  thou  mak'st  the  sun  to  know 5 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise 42 

My  Helper,  God,  I  bless  thy  name 223 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 73 

Night  wraps  the  land  where  Jesus  spoke 197 

Not  by  the  brazen  trumpet's  voice 216 

Now  that  my  journey  's  just  begun '. 70 

O,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth .• 107 

O'er  the  dark  wave  of  Galilee 99 

( )  God,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 2 

(),  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 68 

O  Lord,  another  week  is  flown 14 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 3 

One  prayer  I  have,  — all  prayers  in  one 153 


INDEX. 


On  the  first  Christian  Sabbath  eve 128 

O  Saviour,  whom  this  holy  morn 91 

O,  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime 153 

Our  Father,  full  of  grace  divine 51 

Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name 50 

Our  God,  where'er  thy  people  meet 219 

O,  when  the  hours  of  life  are  past Ib7 

Poor  and  needy  though  I  be 155 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him 38 

Praise  the  Lord,  when  blushing  morning 28 

Praise  to  God  !  O,  let  us  raise 33 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 54 

Remember  thy  Creator C9 

Ptise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 1^3 

See  !  another  year  is  gone 227 

"  See  how  he  loved  !  "  exclaimed  the  Jews 106 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 5  i 

Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 184 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 32 

Soon  as  my  youthful  lips  can  speak 61 

Soon  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun 185 

Suppliant,  lo  !  thy  children  bend 16 

Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring 74 

Sweet  spices  they  brought  on  their  star-lighted  way 122 

Ten  thousand  different  flowers 210 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 8 

The  earth,  all  light  and  loveliness 175 

The  leaves  around  me  falling 205 

The  lilies  of  the  field 159 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  ;  no  want  shall  I  know 36 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 125 

The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 118 

Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love 117 

There  cometh  o'er  the  spirit 202 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 180 

There  is  a  grassy  bed 163 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight ]  7-J 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 183 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God 141 

There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale 201 

There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose 31 

The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 190 

The  Saviour  comes  ;  no  outward  pomp 105 

These  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine 191 

The  Son  of  God  came  down  from  heaven 85 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word 77 

The  sun  has  gone  to  rest 25 

The  thunder  bursts  ;  its  rolling  might 214 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 183 


Vlll  INDEX. 


Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  ;  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee 165 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 211 

Though  lost  to  our  sight,  we  may  not  deplore  thee 166 

Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream 112 

Thou  who  didst  stoop  below 115 

Thou  who  didst  with  love  and  blessing 222 

Thus  shalt  thou  love  the  Almighty  Lord 131 

'Tis  gone,  that  bright  and  orbed  blaze 130 

'Tis  Jesus  speaks:  —  "I  fold,"  says  he 160 

'Tis  midnight  ;  and  on  Olive's  brow Ill 

'Tis  summer,  glorious  summer 203 

To  God  we  owe  each  joyous  morn 229 

To  prayer,  to  prayer  ,  for  the  morning  breaks 57 

To  thee,  the  little  children's  Friend 215 

To  thy  temple  I  repair 48 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord , 78 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 164 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes 39 

Wake  not,  O  mother,  sounds  of  lamentation 100 

We  bless  Thee  for  this  sacred  day 23 

We  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise 169 

Were  not  the  sinful  Mary's  tears 109 

We  seem  to  hear  a  voice  of  praise 218 

We've  passed  another  Sabbath  day 21 

What  if  the  little  rain  should  say 139 

What  is  that  we  take  from  earth 177 

What  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do 147 

What  souls  are  those  that  venture  near 179 

When  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies 200 

When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray 53 

When  flowers  in  summer  appear 208 

When,  for  some  little  insult  given 81 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 102 

When,  his  salvation  bringing 108 

When  in  my  heart  rise  angry  thoughts 135 

When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved 75 

When  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below 129 

When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne 94 

When  little  Samuel  woke 63 

When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain 93 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form 101 

When  sickness,  pain,  and  death 162 

When  the  infant  spirit,  flying 220 

When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go 17 

While  beauty  clothes  the  fertile  vale 199 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night , . . .  89 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 225 

Whilst  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  37 

Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days .150 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 209 


HYMNS. 


1.  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

TV.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  My  God,  by  thy  directing  power 

The  rising  light  returns, 
And  high  within  his  morning  tower 
The  sun  serenely  burns. 

2.  Thou  faithful  Guardian  of  my  days, 

I  owe  my  heart  to  thee  ; 
To  thee  my  earliest  prayers  I  raise, 
And  fervent  they  shall  be. 

3.  Thou  hast  preserved  my  sleeping  breath 

Secure  from  harm  and  pain, 
While  many  an  eye  was  closed  in  death, 
And  shall  not  wake  again. 

4.  O,  thus  protect  me  till  the  last 

Long  hour  of  rest  is  nigh, 
And  thus,  when  death's  long  sleep  is  past, 
Awake  my  soul  on  high. 

i  (i) 


HYMNS. 


2.  Morning  Hymn.  L.  M. 

PlERPOJJT. 

1.  0  God,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 

In  peace  and  rest  has  passed  away, 
And  that  I  see  in  this  fair  light 

My  Father's  smile  that  makes  it  day. 

2.  Be  thou  my  Guide,  and  let  me  live 

As  under  thine  all-seeing  eye  ; 
Supply  my  wants,  my  sins  forgive, 
And  make  me  happy  when  I  die. 

3.  Morning  Hymn.  C.  31. 


1.  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  my  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2.  Great  God,  let  all  our  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  we  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  shall  our  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

4.  Morning  or  Evening  Hymn.     C.  M. 

1.  Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King, 

Who  rui'st  the  worlds  above, 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring, 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2.  To  thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we  pay  ; 
And  ere  the  night  hath  closed  our  eyes, 
We  thank  thee  for  the  day. 


HYMNS. 

3.  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  his  word  hath  given, 
That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
The  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4.  O  Lord,  extend  thy  gracious  hand, 

To  guide  our  erring  youth, 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 


5.  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1.  My  God,  thou  mak'st  the  sun  to  know 

His  proper  hour  to  rise, 
And,  to  give  light  to  all  below, 
Dost  send  him  round  the  skies. 

2.  When  from  the  chambers  of  the  east 

His  morning  race  begins, 
He  never  tires,  nor  stops  to  rest, 
But  round  the  world  he  shines. 

3.  So,  like  the  sun,  would  I  fulfil 

The  business  of  the  day ; 
Begin  my  work  betimes,  and  still 
March  on  my  heavenly  way. 

4.  Give  me,  O  Lord,  thine  early  grace, 

Nor  let  my  soul  complain 
That  the  young  morning  of  my  days 
Has  been  consumed  in  vain. 


HYMNS. 

6.  Evening  Hymn.     9s  &  8s  M. 

Moore. 

1.  Hark  !  'tis  the  breeze  of  twilight  calling 

Earth's  weary  children  to  repose, 
While,  round  the  couch  of  nature  failing, 

Gently  the  night's  soft  curtains  close. 
Soon  o'er  a  world  in  sleep  reclining, 

Numberless  stars  through  yonder  dark 
Shall  look  like  eyes  of  cherubs,  shining 

From  out  the  veil  that  hides  the  ark. 

2.  Guard  us,  O  Thou  who  never  sleepest, 

Thou,  who  in  silence  throned  above, 
Throughout  all  time,  unwearied,  keepest 

Thy  watch  of  glory,  power,  and  love. 
Grant  that  beneath  thine  eye,  securely, 

Our  souls,  from  conscious  life  withdrawn, 
May,  undisturbed,  serenely,  purely, 

Like  sealed  fountains  rest  till  dawn. 


7.  Evening  Hymn.  C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  And  now  another  day  is  gone, 

I'll  sing  my  Maker's  praise ; 
My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 

2.  But  how  my  childhood  runs  to  waste ! 

My  sins,  how  great  their  sum  ! 

Lord,  give  me  pardon  for  the  past, 

And  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3.  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 

Let  angels  guard  my  head, 
And,  through  the  hours  of  darkness,  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 


HYMNS. 

4.  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes, 
Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  ; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

8.  Evening  Hymn.  S.  M. 

1.  The  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear ; 
O,  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2.  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possessed. 

3.  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears  ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 


9.  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

PlERPOXT. 

1.  Another  day  its  course  has  run, 

And  still,  O  God,  thy  child  is  blest ; 
For  thou  hast  been  by  day  my  sun, 
And  thou  wilt  be  by  night  my  rest. 

2.  Sweet  sleep  descends,  my  eyes  to  close  ; 

And  now,  when  all  the  world  is  still, 
I  give  my  body  to  repose, 
My  spirit  to  my  Father's  will. 


HYMNS. 

10.  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

COLLYER. 

1.  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 

Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  rise  ; 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 

2.  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

Swrept  from  the  records  of  the  year ; 
And  still,  with  each  successive  sun, 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

3.  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone 

To  join  the  fugitives  before  ; 
And  I,  when  life's  employ  is  done, 
Shall  sleep,  to  wake  in  time  no  more. 

4.  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 

But  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise,  — 
A  day  whose  never  setting  sun 

Shall  joour  its  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

5.  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 

In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul ; 
Bow  down  before  his  awful  throne, 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  evening  roll. 


11.  Tit e  Autumn  Evening.        C.  M. 

W.  B.  o.  Peabody. 

1.  Behold  the  western  evening  light ! 
It  melts  in  deepening  gloom  ; 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away, 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 


HYMNS. 

2.  The  winds  breathe  low  ;  the  withering  leaf 

Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree ; 

So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 

When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

3.  How  beautiful  on  all  the  hills 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
'Tis  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 
To  mourners  round  his  bed. 

4.  How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
Tis  like  the  memory  left  behind 
"When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

5.  And  now  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  yellow  star  appears ; 
So  faith  springs  in  the  breast  of  those 
Whose  eyes  are  bathed  in  tears. 

6.  But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Its  glory  shall  restore, 
And  eyelids  that  are  sealed  in  death 
Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 


12.  Morning  or  Evening,         L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil,  like  early  dew. 

2.  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 


HYMNS. 

3.  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command  ; 
To  thee  I  would  devote  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

13.  Sabbath  Morning.  C.  M. 

1.  How  sweet,  how  calm  this  Sabbath  morn ! 

How  pure  the  air  that  breathes, 
And  soft  the  sounds  upon  it  borne, 
And  light  its  vapor  wreathes  ! 

2.  It  seems  as  if  the  earnest  prayer 

For  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Were  answered  by  the  very  air 
That  wafts  its  strain  above. 

3.  Let  each  unholy  passion  cease  ; 

Each  evil  thought  be  crushed  ; 
Each  anxious  care,  that  mars  our  peace, 
In  faith  and  love  be  hushed. 

14.  Commencing  Hymn.  C.  M. 

Kirke  White. 

1.  O  Lord,  another  week  is  flown, 

And  we,  a  youthful  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2.  And  wilt  thou  lend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt ;  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3.  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  in  thy  name  we  pray  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train. 
And  we  are  weak  as  thev. 


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15.  Commencing  Hymn,  L.  M. 

1.  God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 

Whenever  children  humbly  pray  ; 
He  always  lends  a  gracious  ear 

To  what  the  youngest  child  may  say. 

2.  His  own  most  holy  book  declares, 

That,  as  a  tender  father  will, 
He  listens  to  our  lowly  prayers, 

And  what  we  ask  will  grant  us  still. 

3.  He  loves  to  hear  a  grateful  tongue 

Thank  him  for  all  his  mercies  given  ; 
And  when  on  earth  his  praise  is  sung, 
The  cheerful  notes  are  heard  in  heaven. 


16.  Commencing  Hymn.  7s  M. 

T.  Gray,  Je. 

1.  Suppliant,  lo  !  thy  children  bend, 

Father,  for  thy  blessing  now ; 

Thou  canst  teach  us,  guide,  defend ; 

We  are  weak,  almighty  thou. 

2.  With  the  peace  thy  word  imparts, 

Be  the  taught  and  teacher  blessed ; 
In  their  lives,  and  on  their  hearts, 
Father,  be  thy  laws  impressed. 

3.  Pour  into  each  longing  mind 

Light  and  knowledge  from  above, 
Charity  for  all  mankind, 

Trusting  faith,  enduring  love. 

4.  Here,  in  joy's  triumphant  day, 

Still  may  grateful  hearts  arise, 
Bright  with  rapture's  kindling  ray, 
Purely,  fondly,  to  the  skies. 


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5.  Here,  in  sorrow's  chastening  hour, 

May  thy  word  its  light  diffuse, 
Freshening  as  the  vernal  shower, 
Peaceful  as  the  silent  dews. 

6.  Grant  us  spirits  lowly,  pure, 

Errors  pardoned,  sins  forgiven, 
Humble  trust,  obedience  sure, 
Love  to  man,  and  faith  in  heaven. 


17.  Commencing  Hymn.         L.  M. 

1.  When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 

To  hear  his  word,  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below, 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above. 

2.  They  stand  before  his  presence  now, 

And  praise  him  better  far  than  we, 
Who  only  at  his  footstool  bow, 

And  love  him,  though  we  cannot  see. 

3.  But  God  is  present  every  where, 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  ; 
He  sees  who  humbly  join  in  prayer, 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

4.  The  triflers  too  his  eye  can  see, 

Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 
They  move  the  lip,  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  the  heart. 

5.  O,  may  we  never  trifle  so, 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  hath  given, 
But  learn,  by  Sabbaths  here  below, 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven. 


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18.  Public  Worship.  S.  M. 

BULFIXCH. 

1.  Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day ! 

The  day  divinely  given, 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2.  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour 

Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3.  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod  ; 
Nor  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

4.  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  grand  eternity. 

5.  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  children's  sight ; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 


19.  The  Sabbath.  lis  M. 

1.  How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest ! 
The  day  of  the  week  which  I  surely  love  best ; 
The  morning  my  Saviour  arose  from  the  tomb, 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  and  gloom. 

2.  O,  let  me  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And  not  spend  a  moment  in  trifling  or  play ; 


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Remembering  these  seasons  were  graciously  given 
To  teach  me  to  pray,  and  prepare  me  for  heaven. 

3.  In  the  house  of  my  God,  in  his  presence  and  fear, 
When  I  worship  to-day,  may  it  all  be  sincere  ; 

In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  it  with  care, 
And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over  me  there. 

4.  Instruct  me,  my  Saviour  ;  —  a  child  though  I  be, 
I  am  not  too  young  to  be  noticed  by  thee  ; 
Renew  all  my  heart,  keep  me  firm  in  thy  ways  :  — 
I  would  love  thee?  and  serve  thee,  and  give  thee  the 

praise. 


20.  The  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

Stexxett. 

1.  Another  six  clays'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2.  Come,  thank  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  ; 
Draws  us  away  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3.  O,  may  our  prayers  and  praises  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies, 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

4.  In  holy  duties  may  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 


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21.  Sunday  Evening.  L.  M. 

1.  We've  passed  another  Sabbath  day, 
And  heard  of  Jesus  and  of  heaven  j 
"We  thank  thee,  Father,  and  we  pray 
That  all  our  sins  may  be  forgiven. 


2.  May  all  we've  heard  and  understood 

Be  well  remembered  through  the  week, 
And  help  to  make  us  wise  and  good, 
More  humble,  diligent,  and  meek. 

3.  So,  when  our  lives  are  finished  here, 

And  days  and  Sabbaths  shall  be  o'er, 
May  we  in  heaven  in  joy  appear, 
And  love  and  serve  thee  evermore. 


22.      Sabbath  Evening  in  Summer,    L.  M. 

Edmestox. 

1.  Is  there  a  time  when  moments  flow 

More  happily  than  all  beside  ? 
It  is,  of  all  the  times  below, 
A  summer  Sabbath's  eventide. 

2.  O,  then  the  setting  sun  shines  fair, 

And  all  below  and  all  above, 

The  various  forms  of  nature  wear 

One  universal  garb  of  love. 

3.  And  then  the  peace  that  Jesus  beams  — 

The  life  of  grace,  the  death  of  sin  — 
With  nature's  placid  woods  and  streams, 
Is  peace  without,  and  peace  within. 
2 


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4.  Delightful  scene  !  a  world  at  rest, 

A  God  all  love  —  no  grief,  no  fear  — 
A  heavenly  hope,  a  peaceful  breast, 
A  smile  unsullied  by  a  tear. 

5.  Delightful  hour !  how  soon  will  night 

Spread  her  dark  mantle  o'er  thy  reign  ! 
And  morrow's  quick  returning  light 
Must  call  us  to  the  world  again. 

6.  Yet  there  will  dawn  at  last  a  day  ; 

A  sun  that  never  sets  shall  rise  ; 

Night  will  not  veil  his  ceaseless  ray ; 

The  heavenly  Sabbath  never  dies. 

23.  The  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

Mrs.  Gilman. 

1.  We  bless  Thee  for  this  sacred  day, 

Thou,  who  hast  every  blessing  given, 
Which  sends  the  dreams  of  earth  away, 
And  yields  a  glimpse  of  opening  heaven. 

2.  Rich  day  of  holy,  thoughtful  rest, 

May  we  enjoy  thy  calm  repose  ; 
And,  in  thy  service  truly  blest, 

Forget  the  world,  its  joys  and  woes. 

3.  Lord,  may  thy  truth  upon  the  heart 

Now  fall,  and  dwell  as  heavenly  dew, 

And  flowers  of  grace  in  freshness  start, 

Where  once  the  weeds  of  error  grew. 

4.  May  Prayer  now  lift  her  sacred  wings, 

Contented  with  that  aim  alone, 
Which  bears  her  to  the  King  of  Kings, 
And  rests  her  at  his  sheltering  throne. 


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24.  Commencing  Hymn.      8s  &  7s  M. 

J.  Taylok. 

1.  Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating, 

Sordid  hopes  and  fond  desires, 

Here  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

Every  heart  to  heaven  aspires. 

2.  From  the  fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes  ; 
Mercy  from  above  proclaiming 
Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

3.  "Who  may  share  this  great  salvation  ? 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind ; 
Every  kindred,  tongue,  and  nation, 
From  the  dross  of  guilt  refined. 

4.  Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none ; 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 
From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 

5.  Lord,  with  favor  still  attend  us  ; 

Bless  us  with  thy  wondrous  love ; 
Thou,  our  Sun  and  Shield,  defend  us : 
All  our  hope  is  from  above. 

25.  Evening  Hymn.  S.  M. 

1.  The  sun  has  gone  to  rest ; 

The  bee  forsakes  the  flower ; 
The  young  bird  slumbers  in  its  nest, 
Within  the  leafy  bower. 

2.  "Where  have  I  been  this  day  ? 

Into  what  follies  run  ? 
Forgive  me,  Father,  when  I  pray- 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son. 


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3.  When  all  my  days  are  o'er, 
And  in  the  tomb  I  rest, 
O,  may  my  ransomed  spirit  soar 
Up  to  a  Saviour's  breast. 

26.  Closing  Hymn.         8  s  &  7s. 

1.  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Let  us  each,  thy  peace  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2.  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

3.  Make  us  gentle,  kind,  and  lowly ; 

Teach  us,  Father,  by  thy  word, 
How  we  may  be  good  and  holy, 
Like  to  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

27.  Closing  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1.  Father,  once  more  let  grateful  praise 

And  humble  prayer  to  thee  ascend, 
Thou  Guide  and  Guardian  of  our  ways, 
Our  early  and  our  only  Friend. 

2.  Since  every  day  and  hour  that 's  gone 

Has  been  with  mercy  richly  crowned, 
Mercy,  we  know,  shall  still  flow  on, 
Forever  sure,  as  time  rolls  round. 

3.  Hear  then  the  parting  prayers  we  pour, 

And  bind  our  hearts  in  love  alone ; 
And  if  we  meet  on  earth  no  more, 
May  we  at  last  surround  thy  throne. 


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28.  Tltanksgiving.         8s  &  7s  M. 

1.  Praise  the  Lord,  when  blushing  morning 

"Wakes  the  blossoms  fresh  with  dew ; 
Praise  him  when  revived  creation 
Beams  with  beauties  fair  and  new. 

2.  Praise  the  Lord,  when  early  breezes 

Come  so  fragrant  from  the  flowers ; 

Praise,  thou  willow,  by  the  brook-side, 

Praise,  ye  buds,  among  the  bowers. 

3.  Praise  the  Lord,  and  may  his  blessing 

Guide  us  in  the  way  of  truth, 
Keep  our  feet  from  paths  of  error, 
Make  us  holy  in  our  youth. 

4.  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  hosts  of  heaven ; 

Angels,  sing  your  sweetest  lays  ; 
All  things  utter  forth  his  glory ; 
Sound  aloud  Jehovah's  praise. 


29.  Doxology.  L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ,* 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2.  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 
2* 


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30.  Praise  for  Creation  and  Providence. 

Watts.  ri     ~\r 

1.  I  SING  the  mighty  power  of  God 

That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2.  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3.  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  by  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4.  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  my  eye,  — 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky ! 

5.  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

31.  Goodness  of  God  in  his  Works.    C.  M. 

1.  There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose, 

Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 
Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  grows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2.  There's  not  of  grass  a  simple  blade, 

Or  leaf  of  lowliest  mien, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 


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3.  There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 

Illumes  the  spreading  earth, 
There's  not  a  cloud,  or  dark  or  bright, 
But  mercy  gave  it  birth. 

4.  Then  wake,  my  soul,  and  sing  his  name, 

And  all  his  praise  rehearse, 
Who  spread  abroad  earth's  glorious  frame, 
And  built  the  universe. 


32.  Songs  of  Praise.  7  s  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2.  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
Caj^tive  led  captivity. 

3.  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4.  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No  :  the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5.  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 


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6.  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 

Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 

Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


33.  Praise.  7s  M. 

Mrs.  Follex. 

1.  Praise  to  God  !  O,  let  us  raise 
From  our  hearts  a  song  of  praise ; 
Of  that  goodness  let  us  sing 
Whence  our  lives  and  blessings  spring. 

2.  Praise  to  Him  who  made  the  light, 
Praise  to  him  who  gave  us  sight, 
Praise  to  him  who  formed  the  ear  j 
Will  he  not  his  children  hear  ? 

3.  Praise  him  for  our  happy  hours, 
Praise  him  for  our  various  powers, 
For  these  thoughts  that  soar  above, 
For  these  hearts  he  made  for  love ;  — 

4.  For  the  voice  he  placed  within, 
Bearing  witness  when  we  sin  ; 
Praise  to  him  whose  tender  care 
Keeps  the  watchful  guardian  there. 

5.  Praise  the  mercy  that  did  send 
Jesus  for  our  Guide  and  Fri<?nd  ; 
Praise  him,  every  heart  and  voice, 
Him  who  makes  the  world  rejoice. 


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34.  God  our  best  Friend.         C.  M. 

Mr.s.  Folle>*. 

1.  It  was  my  heavenly  Father's  love 

Brought  ever}*  being  forth  ; 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  above, 
And  every  tiling  on  earth. 

2.  Each  lovely  flower,  the  smallest  fly, 

The  sea,  the  waterfall, 
The  bright  green  fields,  the  clear  blue  sky, — 
T  is  God  that  made  them  all. 

3.  He  gave  me  all  my  Mends,  and  taught 

My  heart  to  love  them  well, 
And  he  bestowed  the  power  of  thought, 
And  speech  my  thoughts  to  tell. 

4.  My  father  and  my  mother  dear,  — 

He  is  their  Father  too  ; 
He  bids  me  all  their  precepts  hear, 
And  all  they  teach  me,  do. 

5.  God  sees  and  hears  me  all  the  day, 

And  'mid  the  darkest  night ; 
He  views  me  when  I  disobey, 
And  when  I  act  aright. 

G.  He  guides  me  with  a  parent's  care 
When  I  am  all  alone ; 
My  hymns  of  praise,  my  humble  prayer, 
He  hears  them  every  one. 

7.  God  hears  what  I  am  saying  now : 
O,  what  a  wondrous  thought ! 
My  heavenly  Father,  teach  me  how 
To  love  thee  as  I  ought. 


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35,        A  Child's  Evening  Hymn.     C.  M. 

Mrs.  Follen. 

1.  How  beautiful  the  setting  sun  ! 

The  clouds,  how  bright  and  gay ! 
The  stars  appearing  one  by  one, 
How  beautiful  are  they ! 

2.  And  when  the  moon  climbs  up  the  sky, 

And  sheds  her  gentle  light, 
And  hangs  her  crystal  lamp  on  high, 
How  beautiful  is  night ! 

3.  And  can  it  be  I  am  possessed 

Of  something  brighter  far  ? 
Glows  there  a  light  within  this  breast 
Outshining  every  star  ? 

4.  Yes,  should  the  sun  and  stars  turn  pale, 

The  mountains  melt  away, 
This  flame  within  shall  never  fail, 
But  live  in  endless  day. 

5.  This  is  the  soul  that  God  has  given  :  — 

Sin  may  its  lustre  dim  ; 
While  goodness  bears  it  up  to  heaven, 
And  leads  it  back  to  him. 


36.  God  our  Shepherd.         lis  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd ;  no  want  shall  I  know ; 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow ; 
Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when  op- 
pressed. 


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2.  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though  I 

stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  Guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay  ; 
No  harm  can  befall  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3.  In  the  midst  of  affliction,  my  table  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head  ; 
O,  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

4.  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 

Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  above  ; 
I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod, 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn  thy  kingdom 
of  love. 

37.  Trust  in   God.  C.  M. 

H.  M.  Williams. 

1.  Whilst  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2.  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed • 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3.  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4.  In  even*  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 


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5.  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6.  My  lifted  eye  without  a  tear 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  ; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 


38.  Praise.  8s  &  7s  M. 

1.  Praise  the  Lord ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him  ; 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  ; 

"Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  j 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious  ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious  ; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4.  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim  ; 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 


39.  God  our  Preserver.         II.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 


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The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made  : 
He  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly  ; 
His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2.  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 

Nor  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  Guard  and  Guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes, 
Which  never  sleep, 
Shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 

3.  No  burning  heat  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 
Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head, 
By  night  or  noon. 

4.  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath. 
I'll  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 
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40.  The  Lord's  Day.  7s  M. 

Pleyel's  Hymn. 

1.  Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day, 
Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given, 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2.  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sky, 
Lord  of  all  below  or  high, 
Make  the  young,  as  well  as  old, 
Sheep  of  our  Redeemer's  fold. 

3.  Friend  of  children,  hear  our  prayer ; 
Let  no  trifling  feeling  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  away 
Of  this  sacred  Sabbath  day. 


41.  Goodness  of  God.  L.  M. 

Mrs.  Follen. 

1.  God,  thou  art  good  ;  each  perfumed  flower, 

The  waving  field,  the  dark  green  wood, 
The  insect  fluttering  for  an  hour,  — 
All  things  proclaim  that  God  is  good. 

2.  I  hear  it  in  each  breath  of  wind  ; 

The  hills  that  have  for  ages  stood, 
And  clouds  with  gold  and  silver  lined, 
All  still  repeat  that  God  is  good. 

3.  Each  little  rill,  that  many  a  year 

Has  the  same  verdant  path  pursued, 
And  every  bird  in  accents  clear, 
Joins  in  the  song  that  God  is  good. 


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4.  The  countless  hosts  of  twinkling  stars, 

That  sing  his  praise,  with  light  renewed, 
The  rising  sun,  each  clay,  declares, 
In  rays  of  glory,  God  is  good. 

5.  The  moon,  that  walks  in  brightness,  says 

That  God  is  good  ;  and  man,  endued 

With  power  to  speak  his  Maker's  praise, 

Should  still  repeat  that  God  is  good. 

42.  God  is  Love.  C.  P.  M. 

Rev.  H.  Moore. 

1.  My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise  ; 
How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze  ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2.  T  is  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil : 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3.  It  robes  in  cheerful  green  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  flowery  beauties  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale ; 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain, 
The  blushing  fruit,  the  golden  grain, 

And  smile  in  every  vale. 

4.  But  in  thy  word  we  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glory  more  divine, 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiven ; 


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There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 
And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

5.  Then  let  the  love,  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude  ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 


43.  Invocation.       6s  &  4s  M. 

1.  Come,  thou  Almighty  King ! 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing  ! 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father,  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days ! 

2.  Come,  thou  all-gracious  Lord ! 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  thy  children  bless  ; 
Give  thy  good  word  success  ; 
Make  thine  own  holiness 

On  us  descend. 

3.  Never  from  us  depart ; 
Rule  thou  in  every  heart, 

Hence,  evermore! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


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44.  Praise.  L.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  God  of  my  life,  through  all  its  days 

My  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2.  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises,  raised  on  high, 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3.  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4.  But  O,  when  that  last  conflict 's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  flesh  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies ! 


45.  God  our  Father.  L.  M. 

1.  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 

I  but  a  child,  and  thou  so  high, 

The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ? 

2.  Art  thou  my  Father  ?     Canst  thou  bear 
To  hear  my  poor,  imperfect  prayer, 

Or  stoop  to  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  little  one  can  raise  ? 

3.  Art  thou  my  Father  ?     Let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee, 


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And  try,  in  every  deed  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

4.  Art  thou  my  Father  ?     I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  Friend, 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5.  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  Then,  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down,  and  take  me,  in  thy  love, 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 


46.  God  every  where.  C.  M. 

1.  Almighty  God,  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  I  see  ; 
O,  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  my  thoughts  to  thee. 

2.  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  I  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  hand  will  there  my  footsteps  lead, 
Thy  love  my  path  surround. 

3.  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4.  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 

The  hand  of  God  I  see ; 
And  all  the  blessings  I  receive, 
Ceaseless,  proceed  from  thee. 


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5.  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
On  thee  my  hopes  depend  ; 
Through  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend. 

47.  Omnipresence  of  God.        L.  M. 

1.  Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night, 

Can  there  be  one  "who  sees  my  way  ? 
Yes,  God  is  like  the  shining  light, 
That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 

2.  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 

May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 
No :  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps 
On  every  thought  of  every  soul. 

3.  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 

Where  human  feet  have  never  trod, 
Yet  there  I  could  not  be  alone  ; 
On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4.  He  smiles  in  heaven,  he  rules  in  hell ; 

He  fills  the  air,  the  earth,  the  sea  : 
I  must  within  his  presence  dwell ; 
I  cannot  from  his  presence  flee. 

48.  Going  to  Church.  7s  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  To  thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

2.  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend ; 


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While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe. 

3.  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  thee  speaking  from  on  high. 

4.  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"  I  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 


49.  Thou,  God,  seest  me.  C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2.  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3.  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they  're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4.  O,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 


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5.  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

50.  Tfte  Lord's  Prayer.         lis  M. 

1.  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name ; 
May  thy  kingdom  holy  on  earth  be  the  same  ; 

0.  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread ; 
It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed. 

2.  Forgive  our  transgressions,  and  teach  us  to  know 
The  humble  compassion  that  pardons  each  foe ; 
Keep  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory  forever.     Amen. 

51.  The  Lord's  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1.  Our  Father,  full  of  grace  divine, 

To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid ; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  glory  shine, 
And  be  thy  will  on  earth  obeyed. 

2.  Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day, 

And  all  our  wants  do  thou  supply ; 
With  gospel  truth  feed  us,  we  pray, 
That  wTe  may  never  faint  or  die. 

3.  Extend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew, 

Our  each  offence  in  love  forgive ; 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too, 
And  let  us  free  from  evil  live." 

4.  For  thine 's  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 

And  all  the  glory  wraits  thy  name  ; 
Let  every  land  thy  grace  adore, 
And  sound  a  long  and  loud  Amen. 


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52.  Prayer.  7s  &  6s  M. 

1.  Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night  ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2.  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  : 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  link  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3.  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee, 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then  the  silent  breathing, 

Thy  spirit  raised  above, 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Who  is  Mercy,  Truth,  and  Love. 

4.  O,  not  a  joy  nor  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare  — 
The  power  that  he  hath  given  us 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer. 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness, 

Before  his  footstool  fall, 
Remember,  in  thy  gladness, 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 


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53.  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1.  Whex  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 
As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  will  not  answer  what  I  say, 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 


2.  Some  idle  play,  or  childish  toy, 

Can  send  my  thoughts  abroad  ; 
Though  it  should  be  my  greatest  joy 
To  love  and  seek  the  Lord. 

3.  0,  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  the  trifler's  part, 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
Which  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

4.  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice, 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 


54.  Prayer.  C.  M. 

MOZN'TGOMERT, 

1.  Pkayee,  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire) 
Unuttered  or  expressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 


Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 

The  Majesty  on  high. 


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3.  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod  j 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

55.        A  Child's  Evening  Prayer.     C.  M. 


1.  Before  I  close  my  eyes  in  sleep, 

Lord,  hear  my  evening  prayer, 
And  deign  a  helpless  child  to  keep 
By  thy  protecting  care. 

2.  The  little  birds,  that  sing  all  da)', 

In  many  a  leafy  wood, 
By  thee  are  clothed  in  plumage  gay, 
By  thee  supplied  with  food. 

3.  And  when  at  night  they  cease  to  sing, 

By  thee  protected  still, 
Their  young  ones  sleep  beneath  their  wing, 
Secure  from  every  ill. 

4.  Thus  wilt  thou  guard  with  gracious  arm 

The  couch  whereon  I  lie, 
And  keep  thy  child  from  every  harm 
Beneath  thy  watchful  eye. 

5.  For  night  and  day  to  thee  are  one  ; 

The  helpless  are  thy  care  ; 
And  we  are  sure,  through  thy  dear  Son, 
Thou  hear'st  an  infant  prayer. 

56.  Coming  to  Christ  C.  M. 

1.  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
With  all-engaging  charms  : 


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Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2.  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name, 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3.  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear, 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face, 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 


57.  Seasons  of  Prayer.         lis  M. 

H.  Wake,  Jr. 

1.  To  prayer,  to  prayer ;  for  the  morning  breaks, 
And  earth  in  her  Maker's  smile  awakes  ; 

His  light  is  on  all  below  and  above,  — 
The  light  of  gladness,  and  life,  and  love. 
O,  then,  on  the  breath  of  this  early  ah', 
Send  upward  the  incense  of  grateful  prayer. 

2.  To  prayer ;  for  the  glorious  sun  is  gone, 

And  the  gathering  darkness  of  night  comes  on ; 
Like  a  curtain  from  God's  kind  hand  it  flows 
To  shade  the  couch  where  his  children  repose. 
Then  kneel,  while  the  watching  stars  are  bright, 
And  give  your  last  thoughts  to  the  Guardian  of 
night. 

3.  To  prayer  ;  for  the  day  that  God  has  blest 
Comes  tranquilly  on  with  its  welcome  rest. 
It  speaks  of  creation's  early  bloom  ; 

It  speaks  of  the  Prince  who  burst  the  tomb. 
Then  summon  the  spirit's  exalted  powers, 
And  devote  to  Heaven  the  hallowed  hours. 
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4.  The  voice  of  prayer  in  the  world  of  bliss ! 
But  gladder,  purer,  than  rose  from  this. 
The  ransomed  shout  to  their  glorious  King, 
Where  no  sorrow  shades  the  soul  as  they  sing ; 
But  a  sinless  and  joyous  song  they  raise, 
And  their  voice  of  prayer  is  eternal  praise. 

58.        The  Heart-searching  God.  L.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  High  in  the  heavens  God  dwells  alone, 
And  glorious  light  surrounds  his  throne  ; 
No  night  is  there  ;  his  piercing  eye 
Looks  through  the  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2.  Before  the  tongue  the  mind  declares, 

He  knows  our  thoughts,  designs,  and  cares ; 
In  daily  toil  and  evening  rest 
He  sees  the  secrets  of  our  breast. 

3.  He  sees  his  suffering  children  weep 
Far  in  the  desert  and  the  deep  ; 

He  gives  them  strength  when  hope  departs, 
And  heals  the  sorrows  of  their  hearts. 

4.  He  keeps  the  book  of  life,  and  there 
Writes  every  wish  and  every  prayer  ; 
There  keeps  our  crimes  and  follies  past, 
To  use  in  judgment  at  the  last. 


59.  Encouragement  to  pray.      P.  M. 

J.  Taylor. 

1.  I  saw  the  glorious  sun  arise 

From  yonder  mountain  gray ; 
And  as  he  travelled  through  the  skies. 
The  darkness  fled  away  ; 


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And  all  around  me  was  so  bright, 
I  wished  it  would  be  always  light. 

2.  But  when  his  shining  course  was  done, 

The  gentle  moon  drew  nigh, 
And  stars  came  twinkling,  one  by  one, 

Upon  the  shady  sky. 
Who  made  the  sun  to  shine  so  far, 
The  moon,  and  every  twinkling  star  ? 

3.  God  made  the  sun  that  blazes  high, 

The  moon  more  pale  and  dim, 
And  all  the  stars  that  fill  the  sky 

Are  made  and  ruled  by  him ; 
And  yet  a  child  may  ask  his  care, 
And  call  upon  his  name  in  prayer. 

4.  And  this  large  world  of  ours  below, 

The  waters  and  the  land, 
With  all  the  trees  and  flowers  that  grow, 

Were  fashioned  by  his  hand  ; 
And  yet  this  God  will  condescend 
To  be  a  feeble  infant's  Friend. 

5.  O,  yes,  when  little  children  cry, 

He  hearkens  to  then.'  prayer  ; 
His  throne  of  grace  is  always  nigh, 

And  I  will  venture  there  ; 
1 :11  go,  depending  on  his  word, 
And  seek  his  grace  through  Christ  our  Lord. 

60.  Prayqr  for  Wisdom.  C.  M. 

MOBTGOMBBT. 

1.  Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 
To  thee  our  souls  we  lift  ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 


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2.  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth, 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below. 

3.  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away ; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  or  power, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

4.  We  ask  for  wisdom  ;  Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  thee  give. 

5.  The  young  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  days  ; 
The  old  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways. 


61.  Lord,  remember  me.  C.  M. 

1.  Soon  as  my  youthful  lips  can  speak 

Their  feeble  prayer  to  thee, 

O,  let  my  heart  thy  favor  seek  ; 

Good  God,  remember  me. 

2.  From  every  sin  that  wounds  the  heart 

May  I  be  taught  to  flee ; 
O,  bid  them  all  from  me  depart ; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

3.  When  with  life's  heavy  load  oppressed, 

I  bend  the  trembling  knee, 
Then  give  my  troubled  spirit  rest ; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 


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4.  O,  let  me  on  the  bed  of  death 
Thy  great  salvation  see, 
And  pray  with  my  expiring  breath,  — 
"  Good  Lord,  remember  me." 


62.  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

IlEIiEK. 

1.  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ! 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2.  Lo  !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod  ; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3.  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4.  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
"Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5.  O  Thou,  whose  infant  feet  were  found 

Within  thy  Father's  shrine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine,  — 

6.  Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 
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63.  Early  Piety.  H.  M. 

1.  When  little  Samuel  woke, 

And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 
How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 

0  blessed,  happy  child,  to  find 

The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

2.  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  he  was  my  Friend, 
How  happy  should  I  be  ! 

O,  how  would  I  attend  ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3.  And  does  he  never  speak  ? 

O,  yes  !  for  in  his  word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard ; 
In  almost  every  page  I  see, 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

4.  And  I,  beneath  his  care. 

May  safely  rest  my  head  ; 

1  know  that  God  is  there, 

To  guard  my  humble  bed  : 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

5.  Like  Samuel,  let  me  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  his  word, 
"  Speak,  Lord  ;  I  would  obey 

The  voice  that  Samuel  heard  ; " 
And  when  I  in  thy  house  appear, 
Speak,  for  thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 


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64.  Early  Piety.  L.  M. 

Cawood. 

1.  In  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, 

The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright  ; 
And  there,  by  viewless  angels  kept, 
Samuel,  the  child,  securely  slept. 

2.  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke  ,• 

"  Samuel !  "  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke  ; 
He  rose  :  he  asked  whence  came  the  word ; 
From  Eh  ?     Xo  —  it  was  the  Lord. 

3.  Thus  early  called  to  serve  his  God, 
In  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod ; 
Prophetic  visions  fired  his  breast, 
And  all  the  chosen  tribes  were  blest. 

4.  Speak,  Lord ;  and,  from  our  earliest  days, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  love  thy  ways  : 

Thy  wakening  voice  hath  reached  our  ear  ; 
Speak,  Lord,  to  us  ;  thy  servants  hear. 

65.  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

1.  In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 

In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
•    Ere  age  arrive,  and,  trembling,  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb,  — 

2.  Remember  thy  Creator,  God ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,*  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3.  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 


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Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

4.  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 
The  path  of  heavenly  truth ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 


66.  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  Happy  the  child  whose  early  years 

Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2.  When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'T  is  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  when  offered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3.  'T  is  easier  work  if  we  begin . 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

4.  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young  : 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

5.  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 
'T  will  please  us  to  look  back,  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 


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6.  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  our  youngest  breath  ; 
Thus  we  're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

67.  The  Ways  of  Wisdom.        C.  M. 

1.  How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 

Instruction's  faithful  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice  ! 

2.  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  then'  stores  of  gold. 

3.  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4.  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

68.  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

1.  O,  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 

"With  vital  ardor  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose,  — 

2.  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved ;  — 


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3.  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days, 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways. 

4.  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest : 
O,  then  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest. 


).  Remember  thy  Creator.    7  s  &  6s  M. 

1.  Remember  thy  Creator, 

While  youth's  fair  spring  is  bright, 
Before  thy  cares  are  greater, 

Before  comes  age's  night ; 
While  yet  the  sun  shines  o'er  thee, 

While  stars  the  darkness  cheer, 
While  life  is  all  before  thee, 

Thy  great  Creator  fear. 

2.  Remember  thy  Creator, 

Before  the  dust  returns 
To  earth,  its  kindred  nature, 

And  life's  last  ember  burns,  — 
Before  with  God,  who  gave  it, 

The  spirit  shall  appear  : 
He  cries,  who  died  to  save  it, 

"  Thy  great  Creator  fear." 


70.  Trust  in  God.  C.  M. 

1.  Now  that  my  journey  's  just  begun, 
My  road  so  little  trod, 
I'll  come,  before  I  farther  run, 
And  give  myself  to  God. 


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2.  What  sorrows  may  my  steps  attend 

I  never  can  foretell ; 
But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  Friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

3.  If  all  my  earthly  friends  should  die, 

And  leave  me  mourning  here, 
Since  God  can  hear  the  orphan's  cry, 
O,  what  have  I  to  fear  ? 

4.  If  I  am  poor,  He  can  supply, 

Who  has  my  table  spread, 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry, 
And  fills  his  poor  with  bread. 

5.  If  I  am  rich,  he'll  guard  my  heart, 

Temptation  to  withstand, 
And  make  me  willing  to  impart 
The  bounties  of  his  hand. 

6.  But,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 

For  me  may  be  in  store, 
Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  would  ask  no  more. 

71.  A  Child's  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1.  Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray  ; 

And  0,  accept  my  prayer  ; 
For  thou  canst  hear  the  words  I  say, 
Since  thou  art  every  where. 

2.  A  little  sparrow  cannot  fall 

Unnoticed,  Lord,  by  thee  ; 
And  though  I  am  so  young  and  small, 
Thou  dost  take  care  of  me. 


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3.  Teach  me  to  do  whate'er  is  right, 
And  when  I  sin,  forgive  ; 
And  make  it  still  my  chief  delight 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live. 


72.  Trust  in  God,      8s  &  10s  M. 

1.  From  Him  who  is  thy  Guard,  thy  Shield, 

Turn  not  thy  youthful  heart  away ; 
His  favor  he  will  freely  yield  ; 

Then  for  his  mercy  ever  pray. 
O,  put  thy  trust  in  him  ;  then  thou'art  blest  ; 
For  on  his  love  full  safely  mayst  thou  rest. 

2.  His  love  will  be  a  shining  light, 

A  light  that  shall  endure  for  aye, 
A  guide  to  thee  in  sorrow's  night, 

A  sunbeam  in  thy  brightest  day : 
Then  let  thy  grateful  thoughts  forever  rise 
To  Him  whose  bounty  every  want  supplies. 

3.  And  in  the  sunshine  and  the  shade 

Of  life,  O,  ever  turn  to  Him 
Who  all  things  bright  and  good  hath  made, 

Whose  eye  of  love  is  never  dim  ! 
O,  cast  thy  care  on  him,  nor  yield  to  fear, — 
The  Father  ever  kind  and  ever  near ! 


73.  Conflict.  S.  M. 

1.  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise  : 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


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2.  0,  watch,  and  strive,  and  pray ; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3.  Xe'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Xor  lay  thine  armor  down; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4.  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 


74.  Early  Piety.  S.  M. 

1.  Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring, 

When  nature's  charms  appear,  — 
The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 

And  hail  the  opening  year ; 
But  sweeter  far  the  spring 

Of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 
When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 

"Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 


2.  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day, 

When  light  just  streaks  the  sky, 
When  shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 

And  morning's  beams  are  nigh  ; 
But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 

Of  piety  in  youth, 
When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn 
Before  the  light  of  truth. 
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3.  Sweet  is  the  early  dew 

"Which  gilds  the  mountain  tops, 
And  decks  each  plant  and  flower  we  view 

With  pearly,  glittering  drops ; 
But  sweeter  far  the  scene 

On  Zion's  holy  hill, 
When  there  the  clew  of  youth  is  seen 

Its  freshness  to  distil. 

75.  God  our  Guide.  L.  M. 

Scott. 

1.  When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved, 

Out  of  the  land  of  bondage  came, 
Her  fathers'  God  before  her  moved,  — 
An  awful  Guide,  in  smoke  and  flame. 

2.  By  day,  along  th'  astonished  lands 

The  cloudy  pillar  glided  slow ; 
By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  sands 
Returned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 

3.  Thus  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 

When  brightly  shines  the  prosperous  day, 
Be  thoughts  of  thee  a  cloudy  screen 
To  temper  the  deceitful  ray. 

4.  And  O,  when  stoops  on  Judah's  path, 

In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night, 
Be  thou  long-suffering,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light. 

76.  Tlie  Bible.  C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 


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2.  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  then-  thoughts  to  God. 

3.  T  is  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4.  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


77.  The  Bible.  C.  M. 

COW'PER. 

1.  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2.  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  ap-e ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3.  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise  ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4.  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenlv  dav. 


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5.  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


78.         Prophecy  and  Inspiration.     L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warmed  their  hearts  with  holy  fire. 

2.  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought ; 
The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 

To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3.  Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  wonder  look 
On  the  blest  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4.  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 


79.  The  Example  of  Jesus.         7s  M. 

1.  Jesus,  when  a  little  child, 

Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ; 

Holy,  harmless,  undefilcd, 
Was  the  Saviour's  infancy : 

All  the  Father's  glory  shone 

In  the  person  of  his  Son. 


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2.  As  in  age  and  strength  he  grew, 

Heavenly  wisdom  filled  his  breast ; 
Crowds  attentive  round  him  drew, 

Wondering  at  their  infant  Guest ; 
Gazed  upon  his  beaming  face, 
Saw  him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

3.  In  his  heavenly  Father's  house, 

Jesus  loved  to  spend  his  days ; 
There  he  j)aid  his  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  his  Father's  praise  ; 
Thus  it  was  his  lot  to  gain 
Favor  both  with  God  and  man. 

4.  Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 

In  the  way  that  Jesus  trod  ; 
May  it  be  our  chief  delight 

To  obey  thy  will,  O  God ! 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  given 
Endless  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 

80.  The  Example  of  Jesus.        C.  M. 

EXFIELD. 

1.  Behold  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 

Appears  each  grace  divine  ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2.  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3.  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 
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4.  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  ! " 

5.  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ; 

His  image  may  we  bear ; 
O,  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share. 


81.    Jesus  the  Example  of  Forgiveness.     C.  M. 

J.  Taylok. 

1.  When,  for  some  little  insult  given, 

My  angry  passions  rise, 
I'll  think  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 
And  bore  his  injuries. 

2.  He  was  insulted  every  day, 

Though  all  his  words  were  kind  ; 
But  nothing  men  could  do  or  say 
Disturbed  his  heavenly  mind. 

3.  Not  all  the  wicked  scoffs  he  heard 

Against  the  truths  he  taught 
Excited  one  reviling  word, 
Or  one  revengeful  thought. 

4.  And  when  upon  the  cross  he  bled, 

With  ail  his  foes  in  view, 
"  Father,  forgive  their  sins,"  he  said ; 
"  They  know  not  what  they  do." 

5.  Blest  Jesus,  may  I  learn  of  thee 

My  temper  to  amend  ; 
And  speak  the  pardoning  word  for  me, 
Whenever  I  offend. 


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82.  The  Example  of  Jesus.       L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  My  clear  Redeemer  and  ray  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  thy  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2.  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3.  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4.  Be  thou  my  pattern :  may  I  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


83.  Example  of  Jesus.  L.  M. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

1.  And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 

Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2.  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eves, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 


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3.  O,  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 

How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4.  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 


84.  Jesus  our  Guide.  7s  M. 

FURXESS. 

1.  Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  O  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  thee  ? 

2.  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One  ! 
Thou  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3.  Through  this  wrorld,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  him, 

From  his  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  his  life  my  solemn  law. 

4.  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die  ;  — 

5.  Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love, 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above  ;  — 
Learn  to  die  without  a  fear, 
Feeling  thee,  my  Father,  near. 


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85.  Tlie  Mission  of  Jesus.        C.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  The  Son  of  God  came  down  from  heaven 

The  erring  world  to  save  ; 
He  says,  "  Repent,  and  be  forgiven, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave."' 

2.  By  temper  holy  and  serene 

He  won  his  Father's  love, 
And,  though  superior  far  to  men, 
"Was  harmless  as  the  dove. 

3.  He  raised  the  dying  from  the  bed ; 

He  caused  the  blind  to  see  ; 
He  made  the  tombs  give  up  their  dead, 
And  set  the  prisoner  free. 

4.  They  nailed  him  to  the  cross,  and  there 

Deep  insult  on  him  threw, 
And  yet,  "  Forgive  them,"  was  his  prayer  ; 
"  They  know  not  what  they  do." 

5.  No  wonder  darkness  reigned  around 

When  such  a  heart  grew  cold ; 
No  wonder  o'er  the  guilty  ground 
The  angry  earthquake  rolled. 


86.  The  Love  of  Jesus.  S.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  For  us  God's  blessed  Son, 

From  childhood  to  the  grave, 
Was  poorer  than  the  humblest  one 
Of  those  he  came  to  save. 


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2.  For  us  he  was  distressed, 

And  many  a  tear  he  shed ; 
And  had,  in  his  few  hours  of  rest, 
Not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3.  For  us  the  Saviour  died 

In  weariness  and  pain  ; 
And  God  forbid  the  crimson  tide 
Should  be  poured  out  in  vain. 

4.  He  rested  in  the  tomb, 

Where  mouldering  bodies  lie, 
Till  the  third  morning  broke  the  gloom, 
And  he  ascended  high. 

5.  Now,  in  the  heaven  above 

He  sits  beside  the  throne, 
And  there  implores  his  Father's  love 
For  those  who  wronged  his  own. 

87.  Coming  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  Habk,  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes ! 

The  Saviour  promised  long  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.  On  him  the  spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3.  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eveballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 


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4.  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5.  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


88.        Song  of  the  Herald  Angels.  8s  &  7s  M. 

Cawood. 

1.  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo,  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2.  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  :  — 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high. 

3.  "  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven. 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4.  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth,  his  praises  sing ; 
O,  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King." 

5.  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth  ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glorv 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 


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89.  Birth  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

Patrick. 

1.  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2.  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  —  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,  — 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3.  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign :  — 

4.  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5.  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  and  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song  :  — 

6.  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 


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90.  Coming  of  Christ.     7s  &  6s  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun. 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2.  Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

3.  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all  blest. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever  ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 

91.  Christmas  Hymn.  C.  M. 

Hebee. 

1.  O  Saviour,  whom  this  holy  morn 
Gave  to  our  world  below  ; 
To  mortal  want  and  labor  bom, 
And  more  than  mortal  woe  ! 
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2.  Incarnate  Word  !  by  every  grief, 

By  each  temptation  tried, 
Who  lived  to  yield  our  ills  relief, 
And  to  redeem  us  died ! 

3.  If,  gayly  clothed  and  proudly  fed, 

In  dangerous  wealth  we  dwell, 
Remind  us  of  thy  manger  bed, 
And  lowly  cottage  cell. 

4.  If,  pressed  by  poverty  severe, 

In  envious  want  we  pine, 
O,  may  thy  spirit  whisper  near, 
How  poor  a  lot  was  thine  ! 

5.  Through  fickle  fortune's  various  scene 

From  sin  preserve  us  free  ; 
Like  us  thou  hast  a*  mourner  been  ; 
May  we  rejoice  with  thee. 


92.  Christmas  Hymn.  C.  M. 

Sears. 

1.  Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 

Her  silver-mantled  plains. 
Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there, 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  air. 

2.  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet,  from  all  their  lofty  heights, 
The  Day  spring  from  on  high. 


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O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

3.  "  Glory  to  God  !  "  the  lofty  strain 

The  realms  of  ether  fills ; 
How  sweet  the  song  of  solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills  ! 
"  Glory  to  God ! "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring,  — 
"  Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  eternal  King ! " 

4.  Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem ! 

The  Saviour  now  is  born  ; 
And  bright  on  Bethlehem's  joyous  plains 

Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. 
Moriah  lifts  her  radiant  brow, 

And  praise  is  vocal  there, 
And  sunny,  palm-leaved  Olivet 

Sends  up  her  morning  prayer. 

5.  This  day  shall  Christian  tongues  be  mute, 

And  Christian  hearts  be  cold  ? 
O,  catch  the  anthem  that  from  heaven 

O'er  Judah's  mountains  rolled, 
"When  nightly  burst  from  seraphs'  harps 

That  high  and  glorious  lay, 
"  Let  man  rejoice  !  let  earth  be  glad  ! 

Salvation  comes  to-day." 

93.  The  Star  of  Bethlehem.        C.  M. 

Kieke  White. 

1.  Whex,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 


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2.  Hark,  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks,  — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3.  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4.  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze ; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose,  — 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5.  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6.  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  forevermore,  — 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


94.  Humility  of  Jesits.  C.  M. 

1.  When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne, 

He  chose  a  humble  birth  ; 
And  all  unhonored  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 

2.  Like  him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace  ; 
Like  him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 


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3.  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look, 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

4.  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  charms, 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  his  arms 
May  we  forever  lie. 

95.  Not  ashamed  of  Jesus.        L.  M. 

Gregg. 

1.  Jesus,  and  can  it  ever  be 

That  I  should  be  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2.  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ?  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  its  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3.  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ?  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
Xo,  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4.  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ?  yes,  I  mav, 
AVhen  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
Xo  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
Xo  fears  to  hush,  no  soul  to  save. 

5.  Till  then,  —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain,  — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 

And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
Jesus  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 
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96.         Jesus  teaching  the  PeopUo     L.  M. 

BO  WRING. 

1.  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place ! 

2.  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3.  "  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 


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Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest, 


97.  Christ's  Law  of  Love.         C.  M. 

Mrs.  Barbauld. 

1.  Behold  where,  breathing  love  divine, 

Our  dying  Master  stands ; 
His  weeping  followers,  gathering  round, 
Receive  his  last  commands. 

2.  From  that  mild  Teacher's  parting  lips 

What  tender  accents  fell ! 
The  gentle  precept  which  he  gave 
Became  its  Author  well. 

3.  "  Blest  is  the  man,  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Was  never  raised  in  vain  ;  — 


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4.  u  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth 

A  stranger's  woes  to  feel, 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

5.  "  Peace  from  the  bosom  of  his  Lord, 

My  peace,  to  him  I  give ; 
And  when  he  kneels  before  the  throne, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

6.  "  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown, 

And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  those  who  thus  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love." 

98.     "  Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field."     C.  M. 

Mary  HcnriTT. 

1.  God  might  have  made  the  earth  bring  forth 

Enough  for  great  and  small, 
The  oak  tree  and  the  cedar  tree, 
Without  a  flower  at  all. 

2.  We  might  have  had  enough,  enough 

For  every  want  of  ours, 
For  luxury,  medicine,  and  toil, 
And  yet  have  had  no  flowers. 

3.  Then  wherefore,  wherefore  were  they  made, 

All  dyed  with  rainbow  light, 
All  fashioned  with  supreinest  grace, 
Upbringing  day  and  night ;  — 

4.  Springing  in  valleys,  green  and  low, 

And  on  the  mountains  high, 
And  in  the  silent  wilderness, 
Where  no  man  passes  by? 


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5.  Our  outward  life  requires  them  not ; 

Then  wherefore  had  they  birth  ? 
To  minister  delight  to  man  ; 
To  beautify  the  earth ;  — 

6.  To  comfort  man  ;  to  whisper  hope, 

Whene'er  his  faith  is  dim  ; 
For  who  so  careth  for  the  flowers 
Will  much  more  care  for  him. 

99.    "The  Son  of  man  hath  not  where    L.  M. 
to  lay  his  head." 

W.  Russell. 

1.  O'er  the  dark  wave  of  Galilee 

The  gloom  of  twilight  gathers  fast, 
And  on  the  waters  drearily 

Descends  the  fitful  evening  blast. 

2.  The  weary  bird  hath  left  the  air, 

And  sunk  into  her  sheltered  nest ; 
The  wandering  beast  hath  sought  his  lair, 
And  laid  him  down  to  welcome  rest. 

3.  Still,  near  the  lake,  with  weary  tread, 

Lingers  a  form  of  human  kind  ; 
And  on  his  lone,  unsheltered  head 

Flows  the  chill  night-damp  of  the  wind. 

4.  Why  seeks  he  not  a  home  of  rest  ? 

Why  seeks  he  not  the  pillowed  bed  ? 
Beasts  have  their  dens,  the  bird  her  nest,  — 
He  hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

5.  Such  was  the  lot  he  freely  chose. 

To  bless,  to  save  the  human  race  ; 
And  through  his  poverty  there  flows 
A  rich,  full  stream  of  heavenly  grace. 


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100.        The  Widow  of  Nain.    lis  &  10s  M. 

1.  Wake  not,  O  mother,  sounds  of  lamentation  ! 
Weep  not,  0  widow  ;  weep  not  hopelessly ! 
Strong  is  his  arm,  the  bringer  of  salvation ; 
Strong  is  the  word  of  God  to  succor  thee. 


2.  Bear  forth  the  cold  corpse ;  slowly,  slowly  bear  him  ; 

Hide  his  pale  features  with  the  sable  pall : 

Chide  not  the  sad  one  wildly  weeping  near  him ; 

Widowed  and  childless,  she  has  lost  her  all. 

3.  Why  pause  the  mourners  ?  who  forbids  their  weep- 

ing? 
Who  the  dark  pomp  of  sorrow  hath  delayed  ? 
"  Set  clown  the  bier,  —  he  is  not  dead,  but  sleeping ; 
Young  man,  arise ! "     He  spake,  and  was  obeyed. 

4.  Change,  then,  O  sad  one,  grief  to  exultation ; 

Worship,  and  fall  before  Messiah's  knee. 
Strong  was  his  arm,  the  bringer  of  salvation  ; 
Strong  was  the  word  of  God  to  succor  thee. 


101.     "LoJ  it  is  I;  be  not  afraid:9     L.  M. 

Sir  J.  E.  Smith. 

1 .  WHEN  power  divine,  in  mortal  form, 
Hushed,  with  a  word,  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents  Jesus  said, 

"Lo!  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

2.  So  when  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 

And  his  lone  watch  the  mourner  keeps, 
This  thought  shall  every  fear  remove,  — 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 


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3.  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm  ; 
He  rules  the  seraph  and  the  worm  ; 
No  creature  is  by  him  forgot, 

Of  those  who  know  or  know  him  not. 

4.  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  shall  come, 
And  shuddering  nature  waits  her  doom, 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead,  — 

"  Lo !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 


102.    "  He  hath  borne  our  griefs."  6  1.  L.  M. 

Grant. 

1.  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2.  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  should  not  do, 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3.  When  mourning  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
1  )ivides  me  for  a  little  while, 

Thou,  Saviour,  mark'st  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4.  And  0,  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 


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Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

103.  Jesus  stilling  the  Tempest.     C.  M. 

Mrs.  Hem  an  s. 

1.  Fear  was  within  the  tossing  bark, 

When  stormy  winds  grew  loud, 
And  waves  came  rolling  high  and  dark, 
And  the  tall  mast  was  bowed. 

2.  And  men  stood  breathless  in  their  dread, 

And  baffled  in  their  skill ; 
But  One  was  there,  who  rose  and  said 
To  the  wild  sea,  "  Be  still !  " 

3.  And  the  wind  ceased,  —  it  ceased !  that  word 

Passed  through  the  stormy  sky  ; 
The  troubled  billows  knew  their  Lord, 
And  sank  beneath  his  eye. 

4.  And  slumber  settled  on  the  deep, 

And  silence  on  the  blast, 
As  when  the  righteous  falls  asleep, 
When  death's  fierce  throes  are  past. 

5.  Thou,  that  didst  bow  the  billow's  pride, 

Subdue  us  to  thy  will ; 
Speak,  speak  to  passion's  raging  tide, 
Speak  and  say,  "  Peace,  be  still !  " 

104.  Love  to  Christ  L.  M. 

1.  If  Love,  the  noblest,  purest,  best, 
If  Truth,  all  other  truth  above, 
Will  claim  returns  from  every  breast, 
O,  surely  Jesus  claims  our  love. 


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2.  There 's  not  a  hope  with  comfort  fraught. 

Triumphant  over  death  and  time, 
But  Jesus  mingles  in  the  thought, 
Forerunner  of  that  course  sublime. 

3.  His  image  meets  me  in  the  hour 

Of  joy,  and  brightens  every  smile  ; 
I  see  him,  when  the  tempests  lower, 
Each  terror  soothe,  each  grief  beguile. 

4.  I  see  his  pitying,  gentle  eye, 

When  lonely  want  appeals  for  aid ; 
I  hear  him  in  the  frequent  sigh 

That  mourns  the  waste  which  sin  has  made. 

5.  I  meet  him  at  the  lowly  tomb  ; 

I  weep  wiiere  Jesus  wept  before  ; 
And  there,  above  the  grave's  dark  gloom, 
I  see  him  rise,  and  weep  no  more. 

6.  Then  ask  me  not  to  live,  and  be 

A  stranger  to  that  generous  flame 
Which  warms,  and  to  eternity 

Must  warm,  my  soul  at  Jesus'  name. 


105.    "  He  was  despised  and  rejected      C.  M. 
of  men." 

1.  The  Saviour  comes  ;  no  outward  pomp 

Bespeaks  his  presence  nigh  ; 
No  earthly  beauties  in  him  shine, 
To  draw  the  carnal  eye. 

2.  Fair  as  a  blooming,  tender  flower 

Amidst  the  desert  grows, 
So,  slighted  and  despised  by  man, 
The  heavenly  Saviour  rose. 


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3.  With  sinners  in  the  dust  he  lay ; 

The  rich  a  grave  supplied ; 
Unspotted  was  his  blameless  life ; 
Unstained  by  sin  he  died. 

4.  He  died  to  bear  the  guilt  of  men, 

That  sin  might  be  forgiven ; 
He  lives  to  bless  them,  and  defend, 
And  plead  their  cause  in  heaven. 


106.  "  See  how  he  loved:9  L.  M, 

1.  "  See  how  he  loved! "  exclaimed  the  Jews, 

As  tender  tears  from  Jesus  fell ; 
My  grateful  heart  the  thought  pursues, 
And  on  the  theme  delights  to  dwell. 

2.  See  how  he  loved,  who  travelled  on 

Teaching  the  doctrine  from  the  sides  ; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone, 
And  called  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 

3.  See  how  he  loved,  who,  firm,  yet  mild, 

Patient  endured  the  scoffing  tongue  ; 
Though  oft  provoked,  he  ne'er  reviled, 
Nor  did  his  greatest  foe  a  wrong. 

4.  See  how  he  loved,  who  never  shrank 

From  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death ; 
Who  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank, 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

5.  Such  love  can  we  unmoved  survey  ? 

O,  may  our  breasts  with  ardor  glow 
To  tread  his  steps,  his  laws  obey, 
And  thus  our  warm  affection  show. 

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107.  Excellency  of  Christ        C.  P.  M. 

1.  O,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
O,  could  we  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  our  Saviour  shine, 
We  'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2.  We  'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
We  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

3.  O,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 

When  Christ  our  Lord  will  bring  us  home, 

And  we  shall  see  his  face  : 
Then  with  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  we  '11  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


108.       Hosannas  of  Children  in     7s  &  6s  M. 
the  Temple. 

1.  When,  his  salvation  bringing, 

To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  his  name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  him  ; 

But  as  he  rode  along, 
He  bade  them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  then  song. 

2.  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 


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Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We  '11  flock  around  his  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne  ; 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son." 

3.  For,  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosanna  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ? 
No  ;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

109.    "  Her  sins  are  forgiven  ;  for       C.  M. 
she  loved  much." 


1.  Were  not  the  sinful  Mary's  tears 

An  offering  worthy  heaven, 
When  o'er  the  faults  of  former  years 
She  wept,  and  was  forgiven  ;  — 

2.  When,  bringing  ever}7  balmy  sweet 

Her  days  of  luxury  stored, 
She  o'er  her  Saviour's  hallowed  feet 
The  precious  odors  poured,  — 

3.  And  wiped  them  with  that  golden  hair 

Where  once  the  diamond  shone, 
Though  now  those  gems  of  grief  were  there 
Which  shine  for  God  alone  ? 

4.  Thou,  that  hast  slept  in  error's  sleep, 

O,  wouldst  thou  waive  in  heaven  ? 
Like  Mary  kneel,  like  Mary  weep, 
Love  much,  and  be  forgiven. 


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110.  Love  to  Jesus.  C.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  Jesus,  I  love  thy  glorious  name  ; 

T  is  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  heaven  and  earth  might  hear. 

2.  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  treasure  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3.  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4.  I  '11  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath, 
Then  speechless  give  my  soul  to  thee, 
The  Conqueror  of  death. 

111.  Gethsemane.  L.  M. 

1.  'Tis  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone  ; 
'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2.  T  is  midnight ;  and  from  all  removed, 

Immanuel  wrestles  lone  with  fears  ; 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3.  'T  is  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  of  Iris  God. 


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T  is  midnight ;  and  from  ether  plains 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know  ; 

Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 


112.  Gethsemane.  lis  M. 

Marie  de  Fleurt. 

1.  Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream 
Our  Saviour  would  linger  in  moonlight's  soft  beam  ; 
And  by  thy  bright  waters  would  oftentimes  stray, 
And  lose  in  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  the  day. 

2.  Plow  damp  were  the  vapors  that  fell  on  his  head ! 
'  How  hard  was  his  pillow  !  how  humble  his  bed  ! 

The  angels,  astonished,  grew  sad  at  the  sight, 
And  followed  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

3.  0  garden  of  Olivet,  dear  honored  spot, 

The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot  ; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above, 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love. 

4.  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him,  come  bow  at  his  feet; 
0,  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 

And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 


113.  Jesus  our  Refuge  from  the         7  s  M. 

Storms  of  Life. 

1.  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

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HYMN-. 

2.  Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide. 
O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

3.  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ; 
Leave,  0,  leave  me  not  alone ; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 

4.  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
"With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

5.  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 


114.     Jesus  our  Example  in  Suffering.     7s  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  temptation's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

"Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour. 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2.  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned. 
O.  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

O,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 


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3.  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 

There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete. 
"  It  is  finished."  hear  him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4.  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

"Who  has  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen  ;  he  meets  our  eyes  ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

115.  Christ  our  Example  in    Cs  &:  10s  M. 

Suffering. 

Mbs.  Miles. 

1.  Thou  who  didst  stoop  below, 
To  drain  the  cup  of  woe. 

And  wear  the  form  of  frail  mortality, 

Thy  blessed  labors  done, 

Thy  glorious  victory  won, 
Hast  passed  from  earth  —  passed  to  thvhome  on  high. 

2.  Our  vision  may  nit  trace 
In  thy  celestial  face 

The  image  of  the  bright,  the  viewless  One ; 
Nor  may  thy  servants  hear. 
Save  with  faith's  raptured  ear, 

Thy  voice  of  tenderness,  God's  holy  Son. 

3.  Although  we  see  thee  not, 
Yet  thou  hast  not  forgot 

Those  who  have  placed  their  hope,  their  trust,  in  thee. 
Before  thy  Father's  face 
Thou  hast  prepared  a  place,    . 

That  where  thou  art  thev  evermore  shall  be. 


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4.  It  was  no  path  of  flowers, 
Through  this  dark  world  of  ours, 

Beloved  of  the  Father,  thou  didst  tread ; 
And  shall  we,  in  dismay, 
Shrink  from  the  narrow  way, 

When  storms  and  darkness  are  around  it  spread  ? 

5.  O  Thou,  who  art  our  life, 

Be  with  us  through  the  strife ; 
Thy  holy  head  by  earth's  fierce  storms  was  bowed ; 

Raise  Thou  our  eyes  above, 

To  see  the  Father's  love 
Beam  like  a  bow  of  promise  through  the  cloud. 

6.  And  O,  if  thoughts  of  gloom 
Should  hover  o'er  the  tomb, 

That  light  of  love  our  guiding  star  shall  be ; 
Our  spirits  shall  not  dread 
The  shadowy  way  to  tread, 

Friend,  Guardian,  Saviour,  which  doth  lead  to  thee. 


116.  God's  Miracles  in  Jesus.  L.  M. 


1.  Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ; 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  ; 

The  dumb  speak  wonders :  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2.  Thus  doth  the  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3.  He  dies  ;  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises,  and  appears  with  God  : 
Behola  the  Lord  ascending  high, 

Xo  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 


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4.  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart, 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


117.       "  That  ye  through  his  poverty       C.  M. 
might  be  made  rich" 

Mrs.  Steele. 

1.  Then  "shone  almighty  power  and  love, 

In  all  their  glorious  plan, 
When  Christ  descended  from  above 
To  dwell  with  sinful  man. 

2.  To  heal  the  misery  below 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 
And  sank  to  poverty  and  woe 
That  wretched  man  might  rise. 

3.  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day  ; 
With  rapture  then  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  homage  pay. 


118.        Tlie  Sufferings  of  Jesus.       L.  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 

Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  prayer : 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face ; 
Nor  form  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2.  Last  eve,  by  those  he  called  his  own, 

Betrayed,  forsaken,  or  denied, 
He  met  his  enemies  alone, 

In  all  their  malice,  rage,  and  pride. 


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3.  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found  ; 

He  neither  threatens  nor  complains  ; 
Meek  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, 
Dumb  'midst  his  murderers  he  remains. 

4.  But  hark !  —  He  prays,  —  't  is  for  his  foes ; 

He  speaks,  —  't  is  comfort  to  his  friends  $ 
Answers,  and  paradise  bestows ; 

He  bows  his  head  ;  the  conflict  ends. 

5.  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God, 

Though  in  a  servant's  mean  disguise, 
And  bruised  beneath  the  Father's  rod ; 
Not  for  himself,  —  for  man  he  dies. 


119.  Death  of  Jesus,  S.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  Behold  th'  amazing  sight, 

The  Saviour  lifted  high  ; 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony. 

2.  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 

Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart, 

And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3.  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died  ; 
'T  was  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head, 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4.  I  see,  and  I  adore  ; 

In  sympathy  of  love, 
I  feel  the  strong  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 


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In  thee  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  thy  griefs  alone  ; 
But  from  thy  cross  pursue  their  flight 

To  thy  triumphant  throne. 


120.  "  It  is  finished."     8s,  7s,  &  4s  M. 

1.  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky ; 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2.  "  It  is  finished  !  "   O,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord ; 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3.  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs  ; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 


121.         Praise  for  Redemption.       C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 


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2.  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  ;  " 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4.  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

122.  The  Resurrection.  lis  M. 

1.  Sweet  spices  they  brought  on  their  star-lighted  way, 
And  came  to  the  grave  by  the  dawning  of  day. 

"  But  who  will  the  stone  from  the  sepulchre  roll  ?  " 
They  said,  as  the  tear  from  their  weeping  eyes  stole. 

2.  The  stone  is  removed,  and  the  Saviour  is  gone  : 
O,  hail,  ye  disciples,  this  bright  Sabbath  morn ; 
Lift,  lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high ; 
Your  Master  has  risen,  and  ye  shall  not  die. 

3.  May  Christ  now  appear,  as  to  Mary  he  came, 
And  fill  every  bosom  with  piety's  flame ; 

Then  heaven's  bright  glories  we  soon  shall  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  so  peaceful  be  useless  and  vain. 

123.  The  Resurrection.  7s  M. 

Scott. 

1.  Angels,  roll  the  rock  away, 
Death,  give  up  thy  mighty  prey ; 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Shining  in  immortal  bloom. 


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2.  T  is  the  Saviour  !  angels,  raise 
Your  triumphant  song  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  heaven's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

3.  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes ; 
Now,  to  glory  see  him  rise ; 
Mark  his  progress  through  the  sky 
To  the  radiant  world  on  high. 

4.  Heaven  unfolds  her  crystal  gate ; 
Enter  in  thy  royal  state  ; 

King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne  ; 
'T  is  thy  Father's,  and  thine  own. 

5.  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Strike  with  awe  your  golden  lyres ; 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song, 
Let  the  strains  be  loud  and  Ions:. 


124.         Resurrection  of  Christ.        7s  M. 

1.  "  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day," 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ; 
Raise  your  songs  of  triumph  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and,  earth,  reply. 

2.  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  ; 
Lo,  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 

Lo,  he  sets  hi  blood  no  more. 

3.  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 


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4.  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


125.  TJie  Resurrection.  S.  M. 

Kelly. 

1.  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; 

And  are  the  tidings  true  ? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

2.  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ! 

Then  Death  has  lost  his  prey ; 
With  him  shall  rise  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3.  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ! 

Attending  angels,  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4.  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 
Join  all  the  bright,  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


126.  Jesus  dying  and  rising.       L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  He  dies !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ; 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 


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2.  Here 's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ; 
But  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  see! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

3.  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 

The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4.  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  Death  in  chains. 


127.  Gratitude  to  Jesus.       8s  &  7s  M- 

1.  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 

Friend  of  children,  hear  our  lays  ; 

Humbly  would  our  souls  adore  thee, 

Sing  thy  name  in  hymns  of  praise. 

2.  We  are  debtors  to  thy  kindness, 

Lord  of  grace  and  boundless  love  ; 
Thousands  wander  on  in  blindness, 
Strangers  to  the  light  above. 

3.  But  't  is  ours  to  read  the  pages 

Where  the  rays  of  glory  glow ; 
And,  through  everlasting  ages, 
We  aspire  thy  bliss  to  know. 

4.  Jesus,  on  thine  arm  relying, 

We  would  tread  this  earthly  vale ; 
Be  our  life  when  we  are  dying, 

Be  our  strength  when  strength  shall  fail. 


88  HYMNS. 

128.  Jesus  appearing  to  his  Disciples.     C.  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  On  the  first  Christian  Sabbath  eve, 

When  his  disciples  met, 
O'er  his  lost  fellowship  to  grieve, 
Nor  knew  the  Scripture  yet,  — 

2.  Lo,  in  their  midst  his  form  was  seen, 

The  form  in  which  he  died ; 
Their  Master's  marred  and  wounded  mien, 
His  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 

3.  Then  were  they  glad  their  Lord  to  know, 

And  hailed  him,  yet  with  fear ; 
Jesus,  again  thy  presence  show  ; 
Meet  thy  disciples  here. 

4.  Be  in  our  midst;  let  faith  rejoice 

Our  risen  Lord  to  view, 
And  make  our  spirits  hear  thy  voice 
Say,  "  Peace  be  unto  you." 

5.  And  while  with  thee,  in  social  hours, 

We  commune  through  thy  word, 
May  our  hearts  burn,  and  all  our  powers 
Confess,  "  It  is  the  Lord." 

129.  Love  to  Jesus.  L.  M. 

1.  When  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below, 

And  spread  his  works  of  love  abroad, 
If  I  had  lived  so  long  ago, 

O,  should  not  I  have  loved  the  Lord  ? 

2.  Jesus,  who  was  so  very  kind, 

Who  came  to  pardon  sinful  men, 
Who  healed  the  sick,  and  cured  the  blind, 
O,  should  not  I  have  loved  him  then  ? 


HYMNS.  89 

3L  But  where  is  Jesus  ?     Is  he  dead  ? 
O,  no  ;  he  lives  in  heaven  above  ; 
And,  "  Blest  are  they,"  the  Saviour  said, 
"  Who,  though  they  have  not  seen  me,  love." 


130.         "  Abide  with  us,  for  it  is      L.  M. 
towards  evening" 


1.  'Tis  gone,  that  bright  and  orbed  blaze, 
Fast  fading  from  our  wistful  gaze  ; 
Yon  mantling  cloud  has  hid  from  sight 
The  last,  faint  pulse  of  quivering  light. 

2.  Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near  ; 

O,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise, 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

3.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast ! 

4.  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 


131.  Love  to  God.  L.  M. 


"  Thus  shalt  thou  love  the  Almighty  Lord, 
With  all  thy  heart,  and  soul,  and  mind." 

So  speaks  to  man  that  sacred  word, 
For  counsel  and  reproof  designed. 
8* 


90 


HYMN?. 


2.  "  With  all  thy  heart :  "  no  idol  thing, 

Though  close  around  the  heart  it  twine, 
Its  interposing  shade  must  fling, 
To  darken  that  pure  love  of  thine. 

3.  "  With  all  thy  mind :  "  each  varied  power, 

Creative  fancy,  musings  high, 
And  thoughts  that  glance  behind,  before,  — 
These  must  religion  sanctify. 

4.  "  With  soul  and  strength : "  thy  days  of  ease, 

While  vigor  nerves  each  youthful  limb, 
And  hope  and  joy,  and  health  and  peace, 
All  must  be  freely  brought  to  him. 


132.  Jesus  crowned.  C.  M. 

1.  Come,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 
Come,  seek  his  face,  and  taste  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Ye  lambs  of  Christ,  your  tribute  bring ; 

Ye  children,  great  and  small, 
Hosanna  sing  to  Christ,  your  King ; 
O,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3.  This  Jesus  will  your  sins  forgive  ,* 

For  you  he  drank  the  gall ; 
For  you  he  died,  that  you  might  live ; 
Then  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


4.  Let  every  people,  every  tribe, 
Around  this  earthly  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


HYMNS.  91 

All  hail,  the  Saviour,  Prince  of  Peace ; 

Let  saints  before  him  fall ; 
Let  sinners  seek  his  pardoning  grace, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


133.  Mutual  Love.  C.  M. 

SWAEET. 

1.  How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

'When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word ;  — 

2.  "When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
"When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart ;  — 

3.  "When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  soar  above  ! 
"We  try  each  other's  faults  to  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4.  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 


134.  Gratitude  to  Parents.  8s  M. 

1.  My  father,  my  mother,  I  know 
I  cannot  your  kindness  repay ; 
But  I  hope,  that,  as  older  I  grow, 
I  shall  learn  your  commands  to  obey. 


92  HYMNS. 

2.  You  loved  me  before  I  could  tell 

Who  it  was  that  so  tenderly  smiled ; 
But  now  that  I  know  it  so  well, 
I  should  be  a  dutiful  child. 

3.  But,  for  fear  that  I  ever  should  dare 

From  all  your  commands  to  depart, 
Whenever  I  utter  a  prayer, 
I  '11  ask  for  a  dutiful  heart. 

135.  Anger.  L.  M. 

1.  When  in  my  heart  rise  angry  thoughts, 

And  on  my  tongue  are  words  unkind, 
With  what  strong  chains,  by  what  blest  art, 
Shall  I  my  wicked  temper  bind  ? 

2.  How  shall  I  check  the  passion  fierce 

My  youthful  bosom  finds  so  strong, 
Which  bids  me  utter  words  that  pierce, 
And  seeks  to  do  my  brother  wrong  ? 

3.  O,  meek  and  peaceful  Jesus  !  then 

To  thee,  to  thee,  my  soul  shall  turn  ; 
I  will  look  up  from  earth  and  men ; 
To  copy  thee,  my  soul  shall  leam. 

4.  Remembering  thee,  thou  gentle  One, 

How  mildly  thou  didst  bear  all  wrong, 
The  sin  of  anger  I  shall  shun, 

Nor  find  my  temper  stubborn  long. 

5.  A  holy  spell  thy  name  shall  be, 

The  memory  of  thy  peaceful  life, 
And  I  will  straightway  think  of  thee, 
Whene'er  my  soul  would  rise  in  strife. 


HYMNS.  93 


136o  Humility.  7s  M. 

1.  In  a  modest,  humble  mind, 

God  himself  will  take  delight ; 
But  the  proud  and  haughty  find 
They  are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

2.  Jesus  Christ  was  meek  and  mild, 

And  no  angry  thoughts  allowed  ; 
O,  shall  then  a  little  child 

Dare  to  be  perverse  and  proud  ? 

3.  This,  indeed,  should  never  be ; 

Lord,  forbid  it,  we  entreat ; 
Grant  that  all  may  learn  of  thee 
That  humility  is  sweet. 

4.  Make  it  shine  in  every  part ; 

Fill  us  with  this  heavenly  grace  ; 
For  the  young  and  tender  heart 
Surely  is  its  proper  place. 

137.  The  Worth  of  Time.      8  &llsM. 

1.  A  minute,  how  soon  it  is  flown  ! 

And  yet  how  important  it  is ! 
God  calls  every  moment  his  own, 

For  all  our  existence  is  his ; 
And  though  we  may  waste  them  in  folly  and  play, 
He  notices  each  that  we  squander  away. 

2.  We  should  not  a  minute  despise, 

Although  it  so  quickly  is  o'er ; 
We  know  that  it  rapidly  flies, 

And  therefore  should  prize  it  the  more ; 
Another,  indeed,  may  appear  in  its  stead, 
But  that  precious  minute  forever  is  fled. 


94  HYMNS. 

3.  'T  is  easy  to  squander  our  years 
In  idleness,  folly  and  strife ; 
But  O,  no  repentance  nor  tears 

Can  bring  back  one  moment  of  life. 
Then  wisely  improve  all  of  time  as  it  goes, 
And  life  will  be  happy,  and  peaceful  its  close. 

138.  The  Golden  Rule.      8  &  7s  M. 


1.  Love  and  kindness  we  may  measure 

By  this  simple  rule  alone,  — 
Do  we  mind  our  neighbor's  pleasure 
Just  as  if  it  were  our  own  ? 

2.  Let  us  try  to  care  for  others, 

Nor  suppose  ourselves  the  best ; 
We  should  all  be  friends  and  brothers  ; 
'T  wras  the  Saviour's  last  request. 

3.  His  example  wre  should  borrow, 

Who  descended  from  above, 
And  endured  such  pain  and  sorrow, 
Out  of  tenderness  and  love. 

4.  When  the  poor  are  unbefriended, 

When  we  will  not  pity  lend, 
Christ  accounts  himself  offended, 
Who  is  every  creature's  Friend. 

5.  Let  us  not  be  so  ungrateful, 

Thus  his  goodness  to  reward ; 
Selfishness  indeed  is  hateful 
In  the  followers  of  the  Lord. 

6.  When  a  selfish  thought  would  seize  us, 

And  our  resolution  break, 

Let  us  then  remember  Jesus, 

And  resist  it  for  his  sake. 


HYMNS.  95 

139.  Doing  Good.  C.  M. 

1.  What  if  the  little  rain  should  say, 

"  So  small  a  drop  as  I 
Can  ne'er  refresh  the  thirsty  fields,  — 
I  '11  tarry  in  the  sky  ?  " 

2.  What  if*  a  shining  beam  of  noon 

Should  in  its  fountain  stay, 
Because  its  feeble  light  alone 
Cannot  create  a  day  ? 

3.  Doth  not  each  rain-drop  help  to  form 

The  cool,  refreshing  shower  ? 
And  every  ray  of  light  to  warm 
And  beautify  the  flower  ? 

4.  Go  thou,  and  strive  to  do  thy  share  ; 

One  talent,  —  less  than  thine,  — 
Improved  with  steady  zeal  and  care, 
Would  gain  rewards  divine. 

140.  I  must  not  sin. 

1.  I  MUST  not  sin,  as  many  do, 
Lest  I  lie  down  in  sorrow  too  ; 
For  God  is  angry,  every  day, 
With  wicked  ones  who  go  astray. 

2.  From  sinful  words  I  must  refrain ; 

I  must  not  take  God's  name  in  vain ; 
I  must  not  work,  I  must  not  play, 
Upon  God's  holy  Sabbath  day. 

3.  And  if  my  parents  speak  the  word, 
I  must  obey  them  in  the  Lord ; 
Nor  steal,  nor  lie,  nor  waste  my  days 
In  idle  tales  and  foolish  plays. 


96  HYMNS. 


141.  The  Narrow  Path.  C.  M. 

1.  There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God ; 

All  others  go  astray ; 
Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the  road, 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 
* 

2.  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin; 

And  dangers  must  be  passed ; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last ;  — 

3.  While  the  broad  road  where  thousands  go 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair ; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

4.  But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 

Or  wander  from  thy  way, 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  Guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 


142.     Self- Examination.     Evening.        L.  M. 

Mrs.  Follen. 

1.  Before  I  close  my  eyes  to-night, 

Let  me  myself  these  questions  ask,  — 
"  Have  I  endeavored  to  do  right, 
Nor  thought  my  duty  was  a  task  ? 

2.  "Have  I  been  gentle,  lowly,  meek, 

And  the  small  voice  of  conscience  heard  ? 
When  passion  tempted  me  to  speak, 
Have  I  repressed  the  angry  word  ? 


HYMXS.  97 

3.  "  Have  I  with  cheerful  zeal  obeyed 

"What  my  kind  parents  bade  me  do, 
And  not  by  word  or  action  said 

The  thing  that  was  not  strictly  true  ? 

4.  "In  hard  temptation's  troubled  hour, 

Then  have  I  stopped  to  think,  and  pray 
That  God  would  give  my  soul  the  power 
To  chase  the  sinful  thought  away  ?  " 

5.  O  Thou,  who  seest  all  my  heart, 

Wilt  thou  forgive  and  love  me  still ! 
Wilt  thou  to  me  new  strength  impart, 
And  make  me  love  to  do  thv  will ! 


143.  What  is  sin  ?  L.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peaeodt. 

1.  I  six  whenever  I  pursue 

"What  God  commands  me  not  to  do ; 

I  sin,  too,  if  I  ever  shun 

"What  he  hath  told  me  must  be  done. 

2.  Thus  have  I  often  sinned,  and  still 
Offend  against  his  holy  will : 

I  know  my  duty,  but  my  heart 
Will  from  its  sacred  rules  depart. 

3.  O,  let  me  then  confess  my  sin, 
And  all  the  faults  I  hide  within ; 
And  let  my  erring  heart  deplore 
Its  follies,  and  do  wrong  no  more. 

4.  If  I  sincerely  now  repent, 

And  trust  in  Him  whom  Heaven  hath  sent, 
He  will  remove  the  threatening  rod, 
And  bear  me  to  the  arms  of  God. 
9 


98  HYMNS. 

144.  Allurements  of  Sin.  7s  M. 

1.  Many  voices  seem  to  say, 

"  Hither,  children,  —  here 's  the  way 
Haste  along,  and  nothing  fear, 
Every  pleasant  thing  is  here." 

2.  Yes,  but  whither  would  ye  lead  ? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed  ? 

•  Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  woe  ? 

3.  We  were  made  for  better  things ; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  springs ; 
Like  the  lark  that  upward  flies, 
We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4.  We  were  made  to  love  and  fear 
The  great  God  who  placed  us  here, 
Made  to  study  and  fulfil 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5.  We  were  made  to  work  a  while, 
Cheerful  at  our  work  to  smile  ; 
Thinking,  as  we  labor  thus, 

Of  the  heaven  prepared  for  us. 

6.  So  a  pleasant  path  we  '11  tread, 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led ; 
Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed, 
Ours  is  happiness  indeed. 

145.  Jesus  icept.  S.  M. 

Beddome. 

1.  Did  Christ  oer  sinners  weep  ? 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 


HYMNS.  99 


2.  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

Angels  with  wonder  see. 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul ; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3.  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there 's  no  weeping  there. 


146.  Evening  Meditations.         C.  M. 

1.  I  love  a  while  to  steal  away 

From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2.  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3.  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore  ; 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4.  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5.  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  dav. 


100  HYMNS. 


147.  Confession.  C.  M. 

1.  What  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do, 

Who  feels  with  guilt  oppressed  ? 
There 's  evil,  that  I  never  knew 
Before,  within  my  breast. 

2.  My  thoughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 

My  temper  apt  to  rise  ; 
And  when  I  seem  upon  my  guard, 
It  takes  me  by  surprise. 

3.  And  yet  if  I  begin  to  pray, 

And  lift  my  feeble  cry, 
Some  thought  of  folly  or  of  play 
Prevents  me  when  I  try. 

4.  On  many  Sabbaths,  though  I  Ve  heard 

Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven, 
I  've  scarcely  listened  to  thy  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

5.  O,  look  with  pity  in  thine  eye 

Upon  a  heart  so  hard  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  slight  a  feeble  cry, 
Or  show  it  no  regard. 


148.  Penitence.  S.  M. 

1.  If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 


HYMNS.  101 

2.  He  says  he  loves  to  see 

A  broken-hearted  one ; 
He  loves  that  children  such  as  we 
Should  mourn  the  wrong  we  Ve  done. 

3.  'T  is  not  enough  to  say, 

We  're  sorry  and  repent, 
Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4.  Repentance  is,  to  leave 

The  sins  we  loved  before, 
And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

5.  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere, 

To  watch  as  well  as  pray ; 
However  small,  however  dear, 
Take  all  our  sins  away. 

6.  And  since  the  Saviour  came 

To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 
With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame 
We  would  at  once  begin. 

149.  Penitence.  7s  M. 

J.  Tayloe. 

1.  God  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  song  ; 
Sorrow  dwells  on  every  face, 
Penitence  on  every  tongue. 

2.  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent ; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent  ;  — 
9* 


102  HYMNS. 

3.  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain,  — 

4.  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own ; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

5.  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs  ; 
O,  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou  to  whom  all  praise  belongs. 


150.  The  Ways  of  Wisdom.         C.  M. 

1.  "Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days 

In  folly  and  in  sin, 
When  Wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  ways, 
And  bids  us  walk  therein  ? 

2.  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy  ; 

They  glitter,  and  are  past ; 
They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy, 
And  end  in  death  at  last. 

3.  But,  if  true  Wisdom  we  possess, 

Our  joys  shall  never  cease  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

4.  O,  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 

Attend  to  Wisdom's  voice  ; 
And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  delightful  choice. 


HYMNS.  103 

151.  God  made  the  Heart  C.  M. 

Swaik. 

1.  God  made  the  heart  with  every  chord 

Responsive  to  his  love  ; 
To  cheer,  to  bless,  and  keep  his  word, 
Like  angel  hearts  above. 

2.  'Twas  made  to  feel  for  others'  woe, 

Life's  sorrows  to  beguile  ; 
To  soothe  the  tears  the  wretched  know, 
And  bid  the  mourner  smile. 

3.  'T  was  made  to  be  the  charm  of  earth, 

Where  all  affections  meet ; 
Where  every  human  bliss  hath  birth, 
And  every  hope  is  sweet. 

4.  'T  was  formed  the  weak  and  sad  to  aid, 

To  bid  misfortune  flee ;  — 
If  man  ne'er  marred  what  God  had  made, 
How  heavenly  earth  would  be ! 

152.  Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit.        L.  M. 

1.  My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face, 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

2.  I  plead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son, 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  has  done  ; 
O.  may  I  feel  His  love  for  me, 
Who  died,  from  sin  to  set  me  free. 

3.  To  guide  me,  Lord,  be  ever  nigh ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply ; 


104  HYMNS. 

With  favor  crown  my  youthful  days, 
And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  thy  praise. 

4.  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 
Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above. 


158.  Resignation.  C.  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  One  prayer  I  have,  —  all  prayers  in  one, 

When  I  am  wholly  thine  ; 
Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2.  All-wise,  Almighty,  and  All-Good, 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust ; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3.  May  I  remember  that  to  thee 

Whate'er  I  have  I  owe ; 
And  back  in  gratitude  from  me 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4.  And,  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say, 
"  The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 


154.  The  Orphan's  Hymn.         L.  M. 

1.  Attune  the  heart  to  mournful  strains  ; 
Of  wrongs  and  woes  the  song  complains  ; 
An  orphan's  voice  essays  $o  swell 
The  notes  that  tears  by  turns  repel. 


HYMNS.  105 

2.  Left  on  the  world's  wide  waste  forlorn, 
To  suffering  and  to  sorrow  born, 

No  guide  before  my  steps  to  tread, 
Above,  no  friendly  shelter  spread,  — 

3.  Alone,  amidst  surrounding  strife, 
And  naked  to  the  storms  of  life, 
Despair  looks  round  with  aching  eyes, 
And  sinking  nature  groans  and  dies. 

4.  Friend  of  the  fatherless  and  saint, 
Where  shall  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  ? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

5.  Poor  though  I  am,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

155.  Comfort  in  Poverty.  7s  M. 

1.  Poor  and  needy  though  I  be, 
God,  my  Maker,  cares  for  me  ; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2.  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3.  Though  I  labor  here  a  while, 
He  will  bless  me  with  his  smile ; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  him  at  last. 


106  HYMNS. 

156.  Time  and  Eternity.  C.  M. 

1.  How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears  ! 

And  weeks,  how  long  are  they ! 
Months  move  as  slow  as  if  the  years 
Would  never  pass  away. 

2.  But  even  years  are  fleeting  by, 

And  soon  must  all  be  gone  ; 
For  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly, 
Eternity  comes  on. 

3.  Days,  months,  and  years  must  have  an  end ; 

Eternity  has  none ; 
'T  will  always  have  as  long  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  begun. 

4.  Great  God,  although  I  cannot  tell 

How  such  a  thing  can  be, 
I  humbly  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long,  long  time  with  thee. 

157.  Frailty  of  Life.  S.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece 

Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  't  is, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ! 

2.  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Nor  will  our  minutes  stay ; 
Just  like  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

3.  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We  '11  keep  their  end  in  sight  ; 
We  '11  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 


HYMN'S.  107 

They  '11  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea ; 
Soon  shall  we  reach  the  peaceful  shore 

Of  blest  eternity. 


158.  Delay  not  Repentance.         C.  M. 

1.  0,  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime 

To  put  religion  by  ; 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2.  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  depraved  the  mind  ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

3.  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 

Until  the  dying  day  ; 
Then  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4.  O,  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 

We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us, 
And  death  will  fix  our  state. 

159.  Frailty.  S.  M. 

1.  The  lilies  of  the  field, 

That  quickly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield ; 
For  we  are  frail  as  they. 

2.  Just  like  an  early  rose, 

I  've  seen  an  infant  bloom  ; 
But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows, 
Will  lav  it  in  the  tomb. 


108  HYMNS. 

3.  Then  let  us  think  on  death, 

Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 
For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4.  To  God,  who  made  them  all, 

Let  children  humbly  cry ; 
And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
They  '11  be  prepared  to  die. 


160.  Death  of  a  Child.  C.  M. 

1.  'T  IS  Jesus  speaks :  —  "  I  fold,"  says  he, 

"  These  lambs  within  my  breast ; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

2.  "  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

But  can't  dissolve  my  love ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

3.  "  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

And  mould  with  heavenly  skill ; 
I  '11  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise. 
And  hands  to  do  my  will." 

4.  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout  with  joy  divine,  — 
"  O  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  forever  thine. " 


161.        Death  of  a  Fellow  Pupil     C.  M. 

1.  Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
A  brother  from  our  side ; 
Just  in  the  morning  of  his  day, 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 


HYMXS.  109 

2.  Not  long  ago  he  filled  his  place, 

And  sat  with  us  to  learn  ; 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3.  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  may  fly  as  fast ; 
O  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought, 
That  this  may  be  our  last. 

4.  All  needful  strength  is  thine  to  give  ; 

To  thee  our  souls  apply 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 


162.         Death  of  a  Pious  Child.      S.  M. 

1.  When  sickness,  pain,  and  death 

Come  o'er  a  godly  child, 
How  sweetly  then  departs  the  breath ! 
The  dying  pang,  how  mild  ! 

2.  He  gently  sinks  to  rest, 

As  once  he  used  to  do 
Upon  his  mother's  tender  breast, 
And  as  securely  too. 

3.  The  spirit  is  not  dead  — 

Though  low  the  body  lies — 
But,  freed  from  sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the  skies. 

4.  That  death  is  but  a  sleep 

Beneath  a  Saviour's  care ; 
And  he  will  surely,  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 
10 


110  HYMNS. 


163.  The  Grave.  H.  M. 

1.  There  is  a  grassy  bed, 

A  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
In  which  some  youthful  head, 

Reclined,  will  surely  dwell, 
Before  another  pleasant  spring 
The  first  young  violets  shall  bring. 

2.  O  if,  on  yonder  side, 

A  hand  of  dazzling  flame 
Should  bid  the  heavens  divide, 

And  write  that  young  child's  name, 
His  knees  would  shake,  his  blood  run  cold, 
Like  the  Chaldean  king  of  old. 

3.  With  earnest  hope  and  fear, 

For  pardon  he  'd  implore, 
And  spend  this  hasty  year 

As  he  'd  spent  none  before ; 
To  Jesus  Christ  his  soul  would  cling, 
As  the  one  only  needful  thing. 

4.  Well,  let  the  name  be  mine, 

(As  possibly  it  may,)  — 
Great  Saviour,  now  incline 

This  thoughtless  heart  to  pray ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  part ; 
Help  me  to  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

o.  Then,  though  the  grassy  bed, 

The  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
Should  bear  my  youthful  head, 

For  me  it  will  be  well ; 
Yes,  better  far  than  dwelling  here, 
Away  from  home  another  year. 


HYMNS.  Ill 

164.  Funeral  Hymn.  L.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  Uxveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ; 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  thy  silent  dust. 

2.  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  his  soft  repose. 

3.  Thus  Jesus  slept;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed ; 
Then  rest,  dear  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4.  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ; 

Attend,  O  earth,  his  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust,  —  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

165.  Dirge.  12s  &  lis  ML 

Hebee. 

1.  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not  de- 

plore thee, 
Though    sorrows    and  darkness  encompass  the 

tomb  : 
Thy  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portal  before 

thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through 

the  gloom. 

2.  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  j  we  no  longer  behold 

thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy 
side; 


112  HYMNS. 

But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold 
thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  for  the  Sinless  has  died. 

3.  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  and,  its  mansion  for- 

saking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  fear  lingered  long  ; 
But  the   mild  rays  of  Paradise  beamed  on  thy 

waking, 
And  the   sound  which  thou  heard'st  was   the 

seraphim's  song. 

4.  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not  de- 

plore thee, 
Whose  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian,  and 
guide; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore 
thee  ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour  has 
died. 


166.       The  Death  of  a  Teacher.    12s  &  lis  M. 

1.  Though  lost  to  our  sight,  we  may  not  deplore 

thee; 
The  clear  light  of  faith  shall  illumine  thy  road ; 
All  through  the  dark  valley  shall  angels  watch  o'er 

thee, 
And  guide  thee  in  peace  to  the  home  of  thy 

God. 

2.  Thy  heart,  while  on  earth,  in  his  praises  delighted ; 

Thy  voice  ever  spoke  of  his  fatherly  love  ; 
And  now,  by  life's  shadows  no  longer  benighted, 
Thou  wilt  love  him  and  praise  him   in  heaven 
above. 


HYMN  5.  113 

I.  And  there  may  we  meet  when  life  shall  be  ended, 
All  tears  wiped  away,  and  all  errors  forgiven. 
And  there  may  our  prayers  together  be  blended 
In  the  sweet  song  of  praise  to  our  Master  in  heaven. 

167.  Death  of  a  Teacher.  C.  M. 

1.  Farewell,  dear  friend ;  a  long  farewell ! 

For  we  shall  meet  no  more, 
Till  we  are  raised  with  thee  to  dwell 
On  Zion's  happy  shore. 

2.  Our  friend  and  brother,  lo,  is  dead; 

The  cold  and  lifeless  clay 
Has  made  in  dust  its  silent  bed, 
And  there  it  must  decay. 

3.  But  is  he  dead  ?  —  0,  no ;  he  lives  ; 

His  happy  spirit  flies 
To  heaven  above,  and  there  receives 
The  long-expected  prize. 

4.  Farewell,  dear  friend,  again  farewell ! 

Soon  we  shall  rise  with  thee  ; 
And  when  we  meet,  no  tongue  can  tell 
How  great  our  joys  shall  be. 

168.  The  Death  of  a  Pupil.       L.  M. 

1.  A  mourning  class,  a  vacant  seat. 
Tell  us  that  one  we  loved  to  meet 
Will  join  our  youthful  throng  no  more, 
Till  all  these  changing  scenes  are  o'er. 

2.  Xo  more  that  voice  we  loved  to  hear 
Shall  fill  the  teacher's  listening  ear ; 
Xo  more  its  tones  shall  join  to  swell 
The  songs  that  of  a  Saviour  tell. 

10* 


114  HYMNS. 

3.  That  welcome  face,  that  sparkling  eye, 
And  sprightly  form,  must  buried  lie, 
])eep  in  the  cold  and  silent  gloom, 
The  rayless  night,  that  fills  the  tomb. 

4.  And  we  live  on  ;  but  none  can  say 
How  near  or  distant  is  the  day 

When  death  shall  at  God's  bidding  come 
To  lay  us  in  our  narrow  home. 

5.  God  tells  us,  by  this  mournful  death, 
How  vain  and  fleeting  is  our  breath, 
And  bids  our  souls  prepare  to  meet 
The  trial  of  his  judgment  seat. 

169.  The  Death  of  a  Pupil       C.  M. 

1.  We  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise, 

Our  humble  prayer  to  pour ; 
One  voice  is  hushed ;  its  notes  of  praise 
Shall  mingle  here  no  more. 

2.  The  lips  are  still,  the  eye  is  dim 

That  beamed  with  joy  and  love ; 
The  spirit,  it  hath  gone  to  Him 
Who  gave  it  from  above. 

3.  We  will  not  weep ;  for  Jesus  said, 

"  Let  little  children  come  ; " 
But  pray  that  our  young  hearts  be  led 
To  seek  that  better  home. 

170.  Thoughts  on  Death.  S.  M. 

1.   Let  children  never  fear 

To  leave  this  world  of  ours, 

To  close  their  eyes  to  beauty  here, 

And  summer's  fading  flowers. 


HYMXS.  115 

2.  Beyond  the  hills  that  stand 

In  majesty  alone, 
There  is  a  brighter,  purer  land, 
And  there  our  Father's  throne. 

3.  No  mortal  step  can  tread 

Upon  a  shore  so  fair  ; 
Xo  mortal  voice  can  there  be  heard ; 
But  angel  harps  are  there. 

4.  And  thither  soars  the  soul, 

When  life's  brief  day  is  done ; 
There  is  the  destined,  happy  goal 
For  each  immortal  one. 

5.  Then  shall  we  turn  away, 

"When  God  would  call  us  home  ? 
No  ;  let  us  rather  gladly  say, 
"  Lord,  at  thy  call  we  come." 


171.        This  World  not  our  Home.       C.  M. 

1.  I  know  that  earth  is  not  the  home 

Where  I  must  always  stay  ; 
I  only  here  a  while  shall  roam, 
Until  a  brighter  day. 

2.  Earth  is  the  school  where  I  must  learn 

To  do  my  Father's  will, 
That,  when  he  calls  me  to  return, 
I  may  be  with  him  still. 

3.  Here  I  must  purify  my  heart, 

My  selfishness  subdue  : 
Father,  thy  gracious  aid  impart ; 
My  feeble  strength  renew,  — 


116  HYMN. 

4.  That  I  may  pure  and  holy  rise 
To  meet  a  Father's  love, 
Far,  far  beyond  the  starry  skies, 
In  that  bright  home  above. 


172.  Heaven.  C.  M. 


1.  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2.  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3.  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4.  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5.  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbecloudcd  eyes ;  — 

6.  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er  ;  — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


HYMNS.  117 

173.  Forever  with  the  Lord.  S.  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  Forever  with  the  Lord ! 

So,  Father,  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word ; 
T  is  immortality. 

2.  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  thee  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3.  My  Father's  house  on  high  ! 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 

4.  I  hear  at  morn  and  even, 

At  noon  and  midnight  hour, 
The  choral  harmonies  of  heaven 
Earth's  Babel  tongues  o'erpower. 

5.  And  then  I  feel  that  He, 

Remembered  or  forgot, 
The  Lord,  is  never  far  from  me, 
Though  I  perceive  him  not. 

6.  Forever  with  the  Lord  ! 

Father,  if  't  is  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  blessed  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulflL 

7.  Be  thou  at  my  right  hand  ; 

Then  can  I  never  fail ; 
Uphold  thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand ; 
Help,  and  I  must  prevail. 


118  HYMNS. 

174.  Children  in  Heaven.        7s  &  6s  M. 

1.  In  the  broad  fields  of  heaven,  — 

In  the  immortal  bowers, 
By  life's  clear  river  dwelling, 

Amid  undying  flowers,  — 
There  hosts  of  beauteous  spirits, 

Fair  children  of  the  earth, 
Linked  in  bright  bands  celestial, 

Sing  of  their  human  birth. 

2.  They  sing  of  earth  and  heaven ; 

Divinest  voices  rise 
To  God,  their  gracious  Father, 

Who  called  them  to  the  skies  : 
They  all  are  there,  —  in  heaven, — 

Safe,  safe  and  sweetly  blessed ; 
No  cloud  of  sin  can  shadow 

Their  bright  and  holy  rest. 

175.  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1.  The  earth,  all  light  and  loveliness, 

In  summer's  golden  hours, 
Shines,  in  her  bridal  vesture  clad, 

And  crowned  with  festal  flowers, 
So  radiantly  beautiful, 

So  like  to  heaven  above, 
We  scarce  can  deem  more  fair  that  world 

Of  perfect  bliss  and  love. 

2.  Is  this  a  shadow,  faint  and  dim, 

Of  that  which  is  to  come  ? 
What  shall  the  unveiled  splendor  be 

Of  our  celestial  home, 
Where  waves  the  glorious  tree  of  life, 

Where  streams  of  bliss  gush  free, 
And  all  is  glowing  in  the  light 

Of  immortality ! 


HYMNS.  119 

176.         I  would  not  live  alway.  lis  M. 

1.  I  would  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to  stay, 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
I  would  not  live  alway ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb  ! 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom. 

2.  Who,  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ?  — 

3.  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet, 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  life  of  the  soul. 


177.  Love  never  faileth.  7s  M. 

SWAHT. 

1.  What  is  that  we  take  from  earth 

When  the  spirit  leaves  its  clay  ? 
What  is  there  of  mortal  birth, 

Worthy  to  be  borne  away  ? 
Love,  which  fills  the  world  with  light 

When  the  sun  hath  set  afar ; 
Love,  which  joins  us  in  our  flight 

To  that  land  where  angels  are. 

2.  It  the  inner  soul  inspires, 

It  the  purer  life  reveals, 
And  eternity  requires 

To  express  the  faith  it  feels. 
Love,  'tis  love  fills  earth  with  light, 

When  the  sun  hath  set  afar ; 
Love,  which  joins  us  in  our  flight 

To  that  world  where  angels  are. 


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3.  It  is  this  which  still  outspeeds 

Sight  and  space,  and  time  and  breath ; 
It  is  this  the  spirit  needs 

When  immortal  over  death. 
Sweetness  which  outblooms  the  May, 

Brightness  which  outshines  the  star,  — 
This,  't  is  this  we  bear  away 

To  that  land  where  angels  are. 


178.  Hope  of  Heaven.    7s  &  6s  M. 

1.  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings ; 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place. 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 


2.  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  : 
So  the  soul  that 's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 


179.  The  Young  in  Heaven.        C.  M. 

1.  What  souls  are  those  that  venture  near, 
The  throne  of  God  to  see  ? 
Ten  thousand  happy  ones,  who  here 
Were  children  such  as  we. 


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2.  Their  sins  the  Saviour  washed  away ; 

He  made  them  white  and  clean ; 
They  loved  his  word,  they  loved  his  day ; 
They  loved  him,  though  unseen. 

3.  Now,  under  many  a  grassy  mound 

Their  youthful  bodies  rest ; 
But  safe  their  happy  souls  are  found 
Upon  their  Saviour's  breast. 

4.  O,  may  we  travel,  as  they  trod, 

The  path  that  leads  to  heaven, 
And  seek  forgiveness  from  that  God 
Who  hath  their  sins  forgiven. 

5.  Blest  Saviour,  hear  our  humble  cry, 

And  our  young  hearts  renew  ; 
Then  raise  our  ransomed  souls  on  high, 
That  we  may  see  thee  too. 


180.  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1.  There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 

Above  the  starry  sky, 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  white, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2.  And  hark  !  amid  the  sacred  songs 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand,  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  to  sing  his  praise. 

3.  These  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 

If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 
This  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  wav. 
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122  HYMNS. 

181.  The  New  Jerusalem.  C.  M. 

1.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3.  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4.  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I  've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6L  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

182.  Death  of  the  Righteous.       L.  M. 

Mrs.  Baebauld. 

1.  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  ! 
When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 


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2.  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3.  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  nought  disturbs  the  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4.  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ! 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

5.  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Free  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  clies ! " 

183.  The  Heavenly  Sabbath.        L.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  Thtnte  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  ; 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above  : 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2.  Xo  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3.  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 


124  HYMNS. 

4.  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  sin, 
"Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline, 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ? 


184.  Song  of  the  Redeemed.       C.  M. 

Montgomery. 

1.  Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 

Around  the  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime,  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 

2.  Toil,  trial,  suffering  still  await, 

On  earth,  the  pilgrim  throng ; 
Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate 
The  church  triumphant's  song. 

3.  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain," 

Cry  the  redeemed  above, 
"  Blessing  and  honor  to  obtain, 
And  everlasting  love." 

4.  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  on  earth  we  sing, 

"  Who  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
Henceforth,  O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
Thy  victory,  O  Grave  ?  " 


185.         The  Everlasting  Sabbath.      7s  M. 

1.  Soon  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun, 
Soon  the  sacred  day  be  gone ; 
But  a  sweeter  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns. 


HYMNS.  125 

2.  Pleasant  are  the  songs  we  raise ; 
Full  of  joy  our  notes  of  praise  ; 
But  a  music  sweeter  far 
Breathes  where  angel  spirits  are. 

3.  Shall  we  ever  rise  to  dwell 
Where  immortal  praises  swell  ? 
And  can  children  ever  go 
Where  eternal  Sabbaths  glow  ? 

4.  Yes  ;  that  rest  our  own  may  be  ; 

All  the  good  shall  Jesus  see  ; 
For  the  good  a  rest  remains. 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns. 

186.  Heaven.  S.  M. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

1.  Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2.  There  sickness  never  comes  ; 

There  grief  no  more  complains ; 
Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 
And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

3  Xo  janing  passions  there 

The  sons  of  peace  molest ; 
But  harmony  and  love  sincere 
Fill  every  happy  breast. 

4.  No  cloud  those  regions  know, 
Forever  bright  and  fair ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 
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126  HYMNS. 

5.  There  night  is  never  known, 

Nor  sun's  faint,  sickly  ray ; 
But  glory  from  the  eternal  throne 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

6.  O,  may  this  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love  ; 
May  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

187,  Heaven.  L.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peabodt. 

1.  O,  when  the  hours  of  life  are  past, 
And  death's  dark  shade  arrives  at  last, 
It  is  not  sleep,  it  is  not  rest, 

T  is  glory  opening  to  the  blest. 

2.  Their  way  to  heaven  was  pure  from  sin, 
And  Christ  shall  then  receive  them  in ; 
There  each  shall  wear  a  robe  of  light 
Like  his,  divinely  fair  and  bright. 

3.  There  parted  hearts  again  shall  meet 
In  union  holy,  calm,  and  sweet ; 
There  grief  find  rest,  and  never  more 
Shall  sorrow  call  them  to  deplore. 

4.  There  angels  will  unite  their  prayers 
With  spirits  bright  and  blest  as  theirs, 
And  light  shall  glance  on  every  crown 
From  suns  that  never  more  go  down. 

5.  No  storms  shall  ride  the  troubled  air, 
No  voice  of  passion  enter  there, 
But  all  be  peaceful  as  the  sigh 

Of  evening  gales,  that  breathe  and  die. 


HYMNS.  127 

6.  For  there  the  God  of  mercy  sheds 
His  purest  influence  on  their  heads, 
And  gilds  the  spirits  round  the  throne 
With  glory  radiant  as  his  own. 

188.  The  Heavenly  Rest.  P.  M. 

1.  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  tear  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast ; 

'T  is  found  above,  in  heaven. 

2.  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3.  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearful  eye, 

The  heart  with  anguish  riven, 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4.  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

189.    Meeting  of  Friends  in  Heaven.    C.  P.  M. 

Wesley. 

1.  If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide, 
Thou  dost  not,  Lord,  my  sorrow  chide, 
Or  frown,  my  tears  to  see  : 


128  HYMNS. 

Restrained  from  passionate  excess, 
Thou  bidst  me  mourn,  in  calm  distress, 
For  them  that  rest  in  thee. 

2.  I  feel  a  strong  immortal  hope, 
Which  bears  my  mournful  spirit  up 

Beneath  its  mountain  load  : 
Redeemed  from  death,  and  grief,  and  pain, 
I  soon  shall  find  my  friend  again 

Within  the  arms  of  God. 

3.  Pass  a  few  fleeting  moments  more, 
And  death  the  blessing  shall  restore, 

Which  death  has  snatched  away ; 
For  me  thou  wilt  the  summons  send, 
And  give  me  back  my  parted  friend 

In  that  eternal  day. 


190.      One  Family  in  Heaven  and  on       C.  M, 
Earth. 

Wesley. 

1.  The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  his  grace  partake. 

2.  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream,  of  death. 

3.  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

At  his  command  we  bow  : 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 


HYMNS.  129 

4.  O  God,  be  thou  our  constant  Guide  ; 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 


191.     "  These  are  they  that  came  out  of    C.  M. 
great  tribulation" 

Watts. 

1.  These  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
Of  everlasting  dav  ? 


2.  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode  ; 
And  they  have  washed  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3.  Xow  they  approach  their  Father,  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

4.  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souls, 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast : 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

5.  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise, 

And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 

All  sorrow  from  their  eyes. 


130  HYMNS. 

192.  The  Last  Judgment.  L.  M. 

W.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  As  once  the  Saviour  rose  on  high, 

When  murderers  bore  him  to  his  doom, 
So  all  that  live  and  all  that  die 

Shall  break  the  dungeons  of  the  tomb. 

2.  And  when  again  he  walks  the  skies, 

When  rolling  clouds  his  path  surround, 
The  nations  of  the  dead  shall  rise 
At  the  deep  stirring  trumpet's  sound. 

3.  The  Father  of  our  erring  race 

Shall  give  the  judgment  to  the  Son, 
And  spread  the  books  before  his  face, 
Remembering  all  that  they  have  done. 

4.  Then  all,  whose  days  were  passed  m  sin, 

Who  turned  from  heaven  with  guilty  heart 
When  God  would  fain  have  led  them  in, 
Shall  hear  the  awful  word,  "  Depart." 

5.  But  if  I  keep  my  God  in  view, 

In  all  I  think  and  all  I  do, 
Then,  when  my  Saviour  wakes  the  dead, 
His  own  right  hand  shall  crown  my  head. 

193.  Judgment  Hymn.  P.  M. 

Martin  Luther. 

1.  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ? 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  sec  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  : 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 


HYMNS.  131 

2.  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay ; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  him. 

3.  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  power  prevailing ; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  him. 

4.  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ? 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated ; 
Saved  through  his  cross,  I  hail  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 


194.  Love  to  the  Church  of  God.         S.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  I  LOVE  thy  Zion,  Lord, 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  my  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2.  I  love  thy  church,  0  God  ; 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 


132  HYMNS. 

3.  If  e'er  to  bless  her  sons 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4.  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'er  flow. 

5.  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

195*       The  final  Reign  of  Jesus  upon      L.  M. 
Earth. 

Watts. 

1.  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

2.  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  amen. 


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196.  Missionary  Hymn.       7s  &  6s  M. 

Hebee. 

1.  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand,  — 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand,  — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain,  — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3.  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation!  O,  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  j 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 
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134  HYMNS. 

197.         Prayer  for  the  Heathen.  L.  M. 

1.  Night  wraps  the  land  where  Jesus  spoke ; 

No  guiding  star  the  wise  men  see ; 
And  heavy  is  oppression's  yoke, 

Where  first  the  gospel  said,  Be  free. 

2.  And  where  the  harps  of  angels  bore 

Heaven's  message  to  the  shepherd  throng, 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  no  more 
To  murmur  Bethlehem's  vales  along. 

3.  Send  forth,  send  forth  the  glorious  light, 

That  from  eternal  woe  doth  save ; 
And  bid  Christ's  heralds  speed  their  flight, 
Ere  millions  find  a  hopeless  grave. 

4.  Behold,  the  knee  of  childhood  bends 

In  prayer  for  each  benighted  land ; 
And  with  its  Sabbath  lesson  blends 
Fond  memory  of  the  mission  band. 

o.  With  pitying  zeal,  o'er  ocean's  wave 
We  reach  the  helpless  hand  to  take ; 
0,  may  wTe  but  one  wanderer  save ! 
We  ask  it  for  our  Saviour's  sake. 


198.  God  our  Guide.         8s  &  7s  M. 

1.  Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land : 

I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty,  — 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand. 

2.  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  j 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 


HYMNS.  135 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Thou  of  death  and  hell  the  conqueror, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 


199.  Spring.  C.  M. 

1.  While  beauty  clothes  the  fertile  vale, 

And  blossoms  on  the  spray, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day  ! 

2.  How  kind  the  influence  of  the  skies ! 

Soft  showers,  with  blessings  fraught, 
Bid  verdure,  fragrance,  beauty  rise, 
And  fix  the  roving  thought. 

3.  O,  let  my  wandering  heart  confess, 

With  gratitude  and  love, 
The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless 
The  garden,  field,  and  grove. 

4.  Inspired  to  praise,  I  then  shall  join 

Glad  nature's  cheerful  song, 
And  love  and  gratitude  divine 
Attune  my  joyful  tongue. 

200.  Spring.  C.  M. 

W.  E.  O.  Peabody. 

1.  When  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies 

Proclaim  the  opening  year, 
What  various  sounds  of  joy  arise ! 
What  prospects  bright  appear ! 

2.  Earth  and  her  thousand  voices  give 

Their  thousand  notes  of  praise, 
And  all  that  by  his  mercy  live 
To  God  their  offering  raise. 


136  HYMNS. 

3.  The  streams,  all  beautiful  and  bright, 

Reflect  the  morning  sky ; 
And  there,  with  music  in  his  flight, 
The  wild  bird  soars  on  high. 

4.  Thus,  like  the  morning,  calm  and  clear, 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise, 
The  spring  of  heaven's  eternal  year 
Shall  dawn  on  earth  and  skies. 

5.  No  winter  there,  no  shades  of  night, 

Profane  those  mansions  blest, 
Where,  in  the  happy  fields  of  light, 
The  weary  are  at  rest. 


201.  Spring.  L.  M. 

Mrs.  Opie. 

1.  There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 

A  tongue  in  every  opening  flower, 
Which  tells,  O  Lord,  the  wondrous  tale 
Of  thine  indulgence,  love,  and  power. 

2.  The  birds  that  rise  on  soaring  wing 

Appear  to  hymn  their  Maker's  praise, 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring 
To  thee  a  grateful  anthem  raise. 

3.  And  shall  my  voice,  great  God,  alone 

Be  mute  'midst  nature's  loud  acclaim  ? 
No  ;  let  my  heart,  with  answering  tone, 
Breathe  forth  in  praise  thy  holy  name. 

4.  And  Nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine ; 

Thou  badd'st  her  being  bounded  be ; 
But,  —  matchless  proof  of  love  divine,  — 
Thou  gav'st  eternal  life  to  me. 


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202.  Spring.  7s  &  6s  M. 

1.  There  cometh  o?er  the  spirit, 

With  each  returning  year, 
The  thought  that  thou,  the  Father, 

Art  ever  to  us  near ; 
With  hope  of  life  dispelling 

The  death  that  winter  brought, 
And  flowers  and  fruits  foretelling, 

With  fragrant  beauty  fraught. 

2.  T  is  this  which  calls  thy  children 

In  sweet  accord  to  raise, 
Beneath  thy  blue-domed  temple, 

One  general  hymn  of  praise 
To  thee,  the  Ever-living, 

The  universal  King, 
Who  never  ceasest  giving 

Each  good  and  perfect  thing. 

3.  The  streamlet  from  the  mountain, 

It  speaketh,  Lord,  of  thee, 
As,  from  its  snow-capped  fountain, 

It  rushes  to  the  sea ; 
The  gentle  dew  descending, 

And  cloud's  refreshing  shower, 
O  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 

All,  all  proclaim  thy  power. 


203.  Summer.  7s  &  te  M. 

Miss   Simes. 

1.  ?T  is  summer,  glorious  summer  ; 
Look  to  the  glad  green  earth, 
How  from  her  grateful  bosom 
The  herb  and  flower  spring  forth ; 
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These  are  her  rich  thanksgivings ; 

The  incense  floats  above : 
Father,  what  may  we  offer  ? 

Thy  chosen  flower  is  love. 

2.  'T  is  summer,  blessed  summer ; 

The  lofty  hills  are  bright ; 
All  nature's  fountains  sparkle ; 

Shall  ours  have  lesser  light  ? 
No ;  bid  each  spirit  praise  Him 

Who  hangs  on  every  tree 
A  thousand  living  lyres, 

Awakening  harmony. 

3.  T  is  summer  in  our  bosoms, 

When  youthful  snares  we  fly, 
And  strength  and  peace  are  given 

By  angel  ministry ; 
'T  is  summer  in  yon  heaven, 

Where,  teachers,  ye  shall  know, 
While  time  shall  last,  the  blessedness 

Wrought  by  your  love  below. 

204.  Lessons  of  Summer.     7  s  &  8s  M. 

1 .  Lo !  the  lilies  of  the  field, 

How  their  leaves  instruction  yield ! 
Hark  to  Nature's  lesson  given 
By  the  blessed  birds  of  heaven ! 
Every  bush  and  tufted  tree 
Warbles  sweet  philosophy : 
"  Mortal,  fly  from  doubt  and  sorrow  ; 
God  provideth  for  the  morrow. 

2.  "  Say,  with  richer  crimson  glows 
The  kingly  mantle  than  the  rose  ? 
Say,  have  kings  more  wholesome  fare 
Than  we,  poor  citizens  of  air  ? 


HYMNS.  139 

Barns  nor  hoarded  grain  have  we, 
Yet  we  carol  merrily. 
Mortal,  fly  from  doubt  and  sorrow ; 
God  provideth  for  the  morrow. 

"  One  there  lives,  whose  guardian  eye 
Guides  our  humble  destiny  ; 
One  there  lives,  who,  Lord  of  all, 
Keeps  our  feathers  lest  they  fall ; 
Pass  we  blithely  then  the  time, 
Fearless  of  the  snare  and  lime, 
Free  from  doubt  and  faithless  sorrow ; 
God  provideth  for  the  morrow." 


205.  Autumn.  7  s  &  €>:<  M. 

1.  The  leaves  around  me  falling 

Are  preaching  of  decay ; 
The  hollow  winds  are  calling, 

"Come,  pilgrim,  come  away;" 
The  day,  in  night  declining, 

Says,  I  must  too  decline ; 
The  year  its  bloom  resigning, 

Its  lot  foreshadows  mine. 

2.  The  light  my  path  surrounding, 

The  loves  to  which  I  cling, 
The  hopes  within  me  bounding, 

The  joys  that  round  me  wing, 
All,  all,  like  stars  at  even, 

Just  gleam  and  shoot  away, 
Pass  on  before  to  heaven, 

And  chide  at  my  delay. 

3.  The  friends  gone  there  before  me 

Are  calling  from  on  high, 
And  happy  angels  o'er  me 
Tempt  sweetly  to  the  sky  ; 


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"  Why  wait,"  they  say,  "and  wither, 
'Mid  scenes  of  death  and  sin  ? 

O,  rise  to  glory,  hither, 
And  find  true  life  begin." 

206.  Harvest  Hymn.  7s  M. 

1.  Every  sheaf  of  golden  grain, 
Standing  on  the  smiling  plain, 
Tells  us,  if  we  do  not  know, 
Whence  our  many  blessings  flow. 

2.  Thanks  we  bring  for  earthly  good, 
Nobler  thanks  for  richer  food ; 
Love  divine  to  us  has  given 

Christ,  the  Bread  of  Life,  from  heaven. 

3.  Lord,  with  these  thy  favors  give 
Hearts  to  serve  thee  while  we  live, 
Till  we  reap,  where  Jesus  is, 
Harvests  of  immortal  bliss. 


207.  Life  rapidly  passing       7s  &  6s  M. 

away. 

1.  As  flows  the  rapid  river, 

With  channel  broad  and  free, 
Its  waters  rippling  ever, 

And  hasting  to  the  sea, 
So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  offered  peace, 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease. 

2.  As  moons  are  ever  waning, 

As  hastes  the  sun  away, 

As  stormy  winds,  complaining, 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day, 


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So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us, 
The  darkness  of  the  grave, 

And  death  is  just  before  us  ; 
God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

Say,  hath  thy  heart  its  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worlds  above  ? 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  ? 
Beware,  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll, 
And  thou  lament  forever 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul. 


208.  Winter.  8s  &  lis  M. 

1.  When  flowers  in  summer  appear, 

We  wish  that  they  always  would  last ; 
But  winter  must  shortly  be  here, 

To  sweep  them  away  with  its  blast. 
Spring,  summer,  and  autumn  will  hasten  away ; 
The  roses  must  fade,  and  the  blossoms  decay.* 

2.  In  heaven  no  winter  they  know, 

To  wither  their  pleasures  away ; 
The  plants  that  so  sweetly  do  grow, 

Shall  blossom  and  never  decay ; 
For  earth's  fading  charms  then  no  longer  we  11  care, 
But  hope  we  may  spend  an  eternity  there. 


209.         TJie  changing  Seasons.         C.  M. 

Watts. 

1.  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Address  the  Lord  on  high ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 


142  HYMNS. 

2.  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3.  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4.  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5.  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow ; 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6.  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word ; 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


210.        God's  Works  praise  him.      S.  M. 

1.  Tex  thousand  different  flowers 

To  thee  sweet  offerings  bear ; 
And  cheerful  birds,  in  shady  bowers, 
Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

2.  The  fields  on  every  side, 

The  trees  on  every  hill, 
The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide, 
Proclaim  thy  wonders  still. 


HYMNS.  143 

3.  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  slues, 

Still  praise  a  God  unknown  ; 
For  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts  alone. 

4.  These  living  hearts  of  ours 

Thy  holy  name  would  bless  ; 
The  blossoms  of  ten  thousand  flowers 
Would  please  the  Saviour  less. 

5.  While  earth  itself  decays, 

Our  souls  can  never  die  ; 
O,  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise 
In  better  songs  on  high. 

211.  God  seen  in  all  Things.      6  1.  L.  M. 

Moore. 

1.  Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 

Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see  ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2.  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays, 

Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven, 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3.  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 

O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes,  — ■ 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord,  are  thine. 


144  HYMNS. 

4.  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh, 

And  every  flower  the  summer  wreathes 

Is  born  beneath  that  kindling  eye ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

212.  The  Rainlow.  C.  M. 

Mrs.  He  mans. 

1.  Behold  that  arch  of  varied  hue ; 

From  heaven  to  earth  't  is  bowed  ; 
Haste,  ere  it  vanish,  haste  to  view 
The  rainbow  in  the  cloud. 

2.  Yet  not  alone  to  charm  thy  sight 

Was  given  the  vision  fair ; 
Gaze  on  those  beams  of  colored  light, 
And  read  God's  mercy  there. 

3.  It  tells  us  that  the  mighty  deep, 

Fast  by  the  Eternal  chained, 
No  more  o'er  earth's  domains  shall  sweep, 
Awful  and  unrestrained. 

4.  It  tells  that  seasons,  heat  and  cold, 

Fixed  by  his  sovereign  will, 
Shall,  in  their  course,  bid  man  behold 
Seed  time  and  harvest  still ;  — 

5.  That  still  the  flower  shall  deck  the  field 

When  vernal  zephyrs  blow  ; 
That  still  the  vine  its  fruit  shall  yield 
When  autumn  sunbeams  glow. 

6.  Then,  child  of  that  fair  earth,  which  yet 

Smiles  with  each  charm  endowed, 
Bless  thou  his  name  whose  mercy  set 
The  rainbow  in  the  cloud. 


HYMNS.  145 

213.  The  Stars.  L.  M. 

Mrs    Hemaxs. 

1.  Child  of  the  earth,  0,  lift  thy  glance 
To  yon  bright  firmament's  expanse  ; 
The  glories  of  its  realm  explore; 
Behold,  and  wonder,  and  adore. 

2.  Mark  well  each  little  star  whose  rays 
In  distant  splendor  meet  thy  gaze ; 
Each  is  a  world  by  Him  sustained 
Who  from  eternity  hath  reigned. 

3.  Each,  shining  not  for  earth  alone, 
Hath  suns  and  planets  of  its  own, 
And  beings,  whose  existence  springs 
Erom  him,  the  all-powerful  King  of  kings. 

4.  Haply,  those  glorious  beings  know 
Nor  stain  of  guilt  nor  tear  of  woe, 
But,  raising  still  the  adoring  voice, 
E  or  ever  in  their  God  rejoice. 

5.  What  then  art  thou,  O  child  of  clay, 
Amid  creation's  grandeur,  say  ? 
E'en  as  an  insect  on  the  breeze, 
E'en  as  a  dew  drop  lost  in  seas  ! 

6.  Yet  fear  thou  not :   the  sovereign  hand, 
Which  spread  the  ocean  and  the  land, 
And  hung  the  rolling  spheres  in  air, 
Hath,  e'en  for  thee,  a  Father's  care. 

214.  The  Thunder  Storm.         C.  M. 

Mrs.  Hemaxs. 

1.  The  thunder  bursts  ;  its  rolling  might 
Seems  the  firm  hills  to  shake  ; 
And,  in  terrific  splendor  bright, 
The  gathered  lightnings  break. 
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146  HYMNS. 

2.  Yet  doth  not  God  behold  thee  still, 

With  all-surveying  eye  ? 
Doth  not  his  power  all  nature  fill, 
Around,  beneath,  on  high  ? 

3.  Then  fear  not,  though  the  angry  sky 

A  thousand  darts  should  cast ; 
Why  should  we  tremble  e'en  to  die, 
And  be  with  him  at  last  ? 


215.         For  a  National  Festival       C.  M. 

1.  To  thee,  the  little  children's  Friend, 

Their  hymn  to-day  shall  rise  ; 
O,  from  the  heavenly  courts  descend, 
And  bless  the  sacrifice. 

2.  While  through  our  land  fair  freedom's  song 

Our  fathers  raise  to  thee, 
Our  accents  shall  the  notes  prolong  ; 
We,  children,  too,  are  free. 

3.  The  past  with  blessings  from  thy  hand 

Was  richly  scattered  o'er, 
As  numerous  as  the  countless  sand 
That  spreads  the  ocean  shore. 

4.  O,  may  the  future  be  as  bright ; 

Nor  be  thy  favors  less 
Resplendent  with  the  glorious  light 
Of  peace  and  happiness. 

5.  On  earth  prepare  us  for  the  skies  ; 

And  when  our  life  is  o'er, 

Let  us  to  purer  mansions  rise, 

And  praise  thee  evermore. 


HYMNS.  147 

216.  Anniversary  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1.  Not  by  the  brazen  trumpet's  voice, 

But  by  the  skylark's  early  lay, 
Our  school  is  summoned  to  rejoice 
In  God  our  Saviour  on  this  day. 

2.  Now,  in  the  temple  of  the  Lord, 

Assembling  round  the  throne  of  grace, 
We  sing,  and  pray,  and  hear  the  word, 
And  see  our  glorious  Maker's  face. 

3.  Salvation's  silver  trumpet  brings 

Heaven's  richest  music  to  our  ears ; 

Happy,  whose  heart  with  rapture  springs 

At  the  first  welcome  note  he  hears. 

4.  He,  when  the  last  dread  trumpet's  tone 

The  dead  to  second  life  shall  call, 
May  stand  unmoved  before  the  throne, 
While  stars  like  lightnings  round  him  fall. 

5.  He,  where  eternal  Sabbaths  shine, 

Where  all  by  God  himself  are  taught, 
Lessons  shall  learn  of  truth  divine, 
Of  power  and  love  surpassing  thought. 

217.  Anniversary  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1.  "  Let  little  children  come  to  me," 

The  blessed  Saviour  said, 
And  kindly  laid  his  hand  on  those 
Who  unto  him  were  led. 

2.  "  To  those  who  early  seek  my  face 

Shall  early  grace  be  given  ; 
The  humble  and  the  childlike  ones 
Shall  dwell  with  me  in  heaven." 


148  HYMNS. 

3.  Thou,  that  hast  gone  to  take  thy  throne 

In  thine  own  courts  above ; 
Thou  that  didst  pity  children  then, 
Hegard  us  now  in  love. 

4.  Deep  on  our  young  and  thoughtless  hearts 

Thy  sacred  likeness  trace; 

And  gird  us  by  thy  spirit,  Lord, 

To  run  the  Christian  race. 

5.  Safe  through  the  snares  around  our  path, 

O,  guide  our  wayward  feet ; 
And  in  each  painful  scene  of  life 
Be  thou  our  sure  retreat. 


218.       For  a  Rural  Celebration.       C.  M. 

1.  We  seem  to  hear  a  voice  of  praise, 

Here,  'mid  the  leafy  bowers, 
From  murmuring  streams,  whose  crystal  maze 
Doth  cheer  the  thirsty  flowers. 

2.  And  louder,  where  yon  lofty  trees 

By  summer's  hand  are  dressed, 
It  swells  on  every  gentle  breeze, 
From  bough,  and  spray,  and  nest. 

3.  But  if  the  things  by  nature  taught 

Pour  music  o'er  the  sod, 
How  high  should  rise  our  raptured  thought, 
Who  learn  the  word  of  God ! 

4.  To  us  he  speaks,  from  morning's  cell, 

From  evening's  dewy  sphere, 
And  when  the  holy  Sabbath  bell 
Salutes  the  Christian's  ear. 


HYMNS.  149 

o.  To  us  he  speaks ;  he  guides  our  choice 
By  heaven's  own  book  divine  ; 
And  aids  our  teacher's  much-loved  voice 
To  fix  each  treasured  line. 

6.  To  us  he  speaks ;  and  we  in  praise 
"Would  still  our  offering  bring, 
Here,  where  creation  joins  our  lays, 
And  there,  where  angels  sing. 


219.       For  the  Opening  of  a  Sunday       L.  M. 
School  Room. 


1.  Our  God,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy  seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2.  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And,  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3.  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care, 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

4.  Behold !  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord  ; 
Come,  thou,  and  shed  abroad  thy  grace, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

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220.        Reward  of  the  faithful     8s  &  7s  M. 
Teacher. 

1.  WHEN  the  infant  spirit,  flying, 

Smiles,  and  gladly  leaves  its  clay, 
On  a  Saviour's  death  relying, 
Soaring  to  the  world  of  day ;  — 

2.  If,  beside  that  pillow  standing, 

One  there  be  who  taught  it  so, 
Led  that  little  soul,  expanding, 
All  the  love  of  God  to  know ;  — 

3.  O,  how  pure  must  be  the  pleasure, 

Thus  his  sweet  reward  to  see, 
As  its  life  fulfils  its  measure, 
As  it  seeks  eternity. 


221.  Parting  Hymn.  7s  M. 

Kieke  White. 

1.  Christians,  brethren,  ere  we  part, 
Every  voice  and  every  heart 
Join,  and  to  our  Father  raise 
One  last  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

2.  Though  we  here  should  meet  no  more, 
Yet  there  is  a  brighter  shore ; 
There,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
There  we  all  may  meet  again. 

3.  Now  to  Him  who  reigns  in  heaven 
Be  eternal  glory  given  ; 
Grateful  for  thy  love  divine, 

O,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 


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222.  Teacher's  Prayer.     8s,  7s,  &  4s  M. 

L  Thou  who  didst  with  love  and  blessing 
Gather  Zion's  babes  to  thee, 
Still  a  Saviour's  love  expressing, 
These  the  babes  of  Zion  see ; 

Bless  the  labors 
That  would  bring  them  up  for  thee. 

2.  Smile  upon  the  weak  endeavor, 

Vain  if  thou  thy  smile  deny ; 
Lo  !  they  rise,  to  live  forever ; 
Train,  O,  train  them  for  the  sky ; 

Gracious  Shepherd, 
Train  them  for  thy  flock  on  high. 

3.  Then,  when  we  shall  all  have  slumbered, 

Side  by  side,  in  common  dust, 
With  thy  ransomed  people  numbered, 
With  the  assembly  of  the  just, 

Child  and  teacher, 
Saviour,  own  our  humble  trust. 

223.  Old  or  New  Year.  L.  M. 

DODDP.IDGE. 

1.  My  Helper,  God,  I  bless  thy  name ; 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  still  the  same ; 
The  tokens  of  thy  friendly  care 

Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2.  I  'midst  ten  thousand  dangers  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand, 
And  see,  when  I  survey  my  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3.  Thus  far  thine  arm  hath  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  I  make  thy  mercy  known ; 
And,  while  I  tread  this  desert  land, 
Xew  blessings  shall  new  songs  demand. 


152  HYMNS. 

224.  The  Close  of  the  Year,        C.  M. 

Browne. 

1.  And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 

Of  my  short  life  is  past ; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2.  Part  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again ; 
And  swift  my  fleeting  moments  run, 
The  few  which  yet  remain. 

3.  Awake,  my  soul ;  with  all  thy  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn ; 
What  are  thy  hopes,  how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern  ? 

4.  Now  a  new  space  of  life  begins, 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
Through  Christ  so  freely  given. 

5.  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

225.  The  New  Year.  7s  M. 


WHILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 


HYMNS.  153 

2.  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find, 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind, 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3.  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

226.     Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us.    L.  M. 

Doddridge. 

1.  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God, 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3.  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4.  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 


154  HYMNS. 

5.  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Thy  praises  shall  our  lips  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

227.  The  New  Year.  7s  M. 

Newton. 

1.  See  !  another  year  is  gone ! 

Quickly  have  the  seasons  passed  ; 
This  we  enter  now  upon 

Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 

2.  Mercy  hitherto  has  spared  ; 

But  have  mercies  been  improved  ? 
Let  us  ask,  "  Am  I  prepared, 

Should  I  be  this  year  removed  ?  " 

3.  Some  we  now  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we, 
When  the  former  year  begun. 

4.  Some  —  but  who  God  only  knows  — 

Who  are  here  assembled  now, 
Ere  the  present  year  shall  close, 
To  the  stroke  of  death  must  bow. 

5.  While  we  pray,  and  while  we  hear, 

Help  us,  Lord,  with  awe  to  think 
That  eternity  is  near, 

We  are  standing  on  the  brink. 


228.  For  a  new  Year,  P.  M. 

1.  Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 


HYMNS.  155 

2.  His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labor  of  love. 

3.  Our  life  is  a  dream  ;  our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay. 

4.  The  arrow  is  flown ;  the  moment  is  gone ; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity 's  here. 

5.  O  that  each  in  the  day  of  His  coming  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through ; 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do." 

6.  0  that  each  from  the  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 

word, 
"Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne." 


229.  The  New  Year.  C.  M. 

1.  To  God  we  owe  each  joyous  morn, 

To  him  each  peaceful  night ; 
His  goodness  wakes  the  new  year's  dawn, 
That  blesses  now  our  sight. 

2.  Since  last  we  each  began  anew 

The  circuit  of  the  year, 
How  many  pleasures  we  review, 
Unsullied  by  a  tear  ! 

3.  Lord,  may  our  youthful  souls  be  filled 

With  gratitude  and  love  ; 
Until  in  heavenly  wisdom  skilled, 
They  're  meet  to  dwell  above. 


156  HYMNS. 

4.  Like  the  great  stars  which  in  their  course 

Onward  and  onward  go, 
Obedient  ever  to  the  source 

From  whence  their  motions  flow,  — 

5.  May  we  fulfil  th'  appointed  ends 

For  which  thou  'st  placed  us  here ; 
For  all  past  sins  now  make  amends, 
In  piety's  career. 

6.  Eager  our  talents  to  improve, 

And  every  blessing  use, 
That  we  may  comfort,  joy,  and  love 
In  all  our  path  diffuse,  — 

7.  May  we  be  found,  each  new  year's  morn, 

More  virtuous,  holy,  wise, 
Till  on  our  raptured  eyes  shall  da 
A  new  year  in  the  skies. 


DEVOTIONAL  SERVICES. 


1.     Public  Worship. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most 
High : 

To  show  forth  thy  loving  kindness  in  the 
morning,  and  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness ;  come  before 
his  presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord,  he  is  God :  it  is  he 
that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we 
are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto 
him,  and  bless  his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  ever- 
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158  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

lasting;  and  his  truth  endureth  unto  all  gen- 
erations. 

How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of 
Hosts ! 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house: 
they  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek 
thee. 

Because  thy  loving  kindness  is  better  than 
life,  my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  there- 
of; the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord, 
and  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 
who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  deceitfully : 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 
and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

Thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God;  thou  art 
my  trust  from  my  youth. 

Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ?  and  there 
is  none  upon  earth  that  I  desire  besides  thee. 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and 
afterward  receive  me  to  glory. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life;  in  thy 
presence  is  fulness  of  joy ;  at  thy  right  hand 
there  are  pleasures  forevermore. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  159 


2.     Sabbath  Morning. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name;  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips,  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O 
Lord ;  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 
unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

1  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the  multitude 
of  thy  mercy,  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship 
toward  thy  holy  temple. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  awaked,  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee,  I  will  sing 
praise  unto  thy  name,  0  thou  Most  High. 

Let  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee  re- 
joice ;  let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou 
defendest  them. 

The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and 
my  deliverer ;  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will 
trust ;  my  buckler  and  my  high  tower. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses ; 
but  we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 
God. 


160  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ; 
whom  shall  I  fear  ? 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed : 
I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens, 
and  let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness 
and  thy  salvation  all  the  day ; 

For  great  is  thy  loving  kindness,  and  thy  mer- 
cies are  more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live. 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have 
my  being. 


3.     Providence  of  God. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in 
wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all:  the  earth  is 
full  of  thy  riches. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee  ;  and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  de- 
sire of  every  living  thing. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled :  thou 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  161 

takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to 
their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  cre- 
ated ;  and  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; 
and  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

The  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine :  thou 
hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth ; 
thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers ;  the 
earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool ;  he  scattereth  the 
hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who 
can  stand  before  his  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word  and  melteth  them ; 
he  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters 
flow. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  and 
thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all ;  and  his  tender  mer- 
cies are  over  all  his  works.  i 

The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind ;  the 
Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down ;  the 
Lord  loveth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  stranger ;  he  reliev- 
14* 


162  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

eth  the  fatherless  and  widow  ;  but  the  way  of 
the  wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live ;  I 
will  sing  praise  unto  my  God  while  I  have  my 
being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet ;  I  will 
be  glad  in  the  Lord. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of 
his  dominion :  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 


4.     Gratitude  and  Trust. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all 
his  benefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ;  who  heal- 
eth  all  thy  diseases  ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction; 
who  crowneth  thee  with  loving  kindness  and 
tender  mercies. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the 
Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil   the   desire   of  them  that  fear 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  163 

him :  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save 
them. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 
he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil;  for  thou 
art  with  me ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff,  they  com- 
fort me. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

I  will  meditate  on  thy  precepts,  and  have 
respect  unto  thy  ways. 

So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually  forever 
and  ever. 

Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live  ;  I  will 
lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 

I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency ;  so  will  I 
compass  thine  altar,  0  Lord. 


164  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 


5.     Gratitude  for  the  divine  Goodness. 

0,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us 
exalt  his  name  together. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanks- 
giving, and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with 
psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great 
King  above  all  gods. 

It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  our- 
selves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his 
pasture. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion ; 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his  tender  mer- 
cies are  over  all  his  works. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  and  in  the 
congregation. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  works,  and  talk 
of  thy  doings. 

We  will  think  of  thy  loving  kindness,  0  God, 
in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  165 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so 
great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins,  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

His  mercies  have  been  new  to  us  every  morn- 
ing, and  his  precious  thoughts  toward  us  cannot 
be  numbered. 

He  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  my 
feet  from  falling,  and  mine  eyes  from  tears. 

He  hath  prepared  a  table  before  me  :  my  cup 
runneth  over. 

He  hath  covered  me  with  his  feathers ;  yea, 
beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings  have  I  dwelt 
in  safety. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  he 
will  bless  us,  if  we  fear  him,  both  small  and 
great. 

He  will  preserve  our  going  out  and  our  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  forever  more. 

"We  will  trust  in  the  Lord  forever.  "We  will 
give  thanks  to  his  holy  name,  and  our  mouths 
shall  praise  him  with  joyful  lips. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the 
Lord,  for  his  name  alone  is  excellent,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 


166  devotional  services. 

6.    Omniscience. 

O  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known 
me. 

Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  up- 
rising ;  thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path,  and  my  lying 
down,  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  lo, 

0  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spirit  ?  or  whith- 
er shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if 

1  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell 
in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea, 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ; 
even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me ; 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee  ;  but 
the  night  shineth  as  the  day  ;  the  darkness  and 
the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord 
will  not  hear  me. 

The  Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked;  but  he 
heareth  the  prayer  of  the  righteous. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  167 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart ;  try 
me,  and  know  my  thoughts  ; 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 
tion of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  0 
Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 


7.     The  Divine  Justice. 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord's 
throne  is  in  heaven ;  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids 
try  the  children  of  men; 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habita- 
tion of  his  throne. 

He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ;  he  shall  judge 
the  world  with  righteousness,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 

He  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness; 
he  shall  minister  judgment  to  the  people  in 
uprightness. 

God  is  no  respecter  of  persons ;  but  in  every 
nation  he  that  feareth  him  and  worketh  right- 
eousness is  accepted  with  him. 

For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness ; 
his  countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 


168  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from 
the  earth. 

The  Lord  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed, 
a  Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  Judge  of  the 
widow. 

For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing 
of  the  needy,  now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  Lord ;  I 
will  set  them  in  safety  from  him  that  despiseth 
them. 

Be  not  deceived ;  God  is  not  mocked ;  for 
whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 

The  triumphing  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and 
the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a  moment. 

The  heaven  shall  reveal  his  iniquity,  and  the 
earth  shall  rise  up  against  him. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  to  the  just;  he 
shall  inherit  glory,  and  his  memory  shall  be 
blessed. 

Just  balances,  just  weights,  and  just  measures 
shall  ye  have,  for  in  them  the  Lord  delights ; 
but  false  weights  are  an  abomination  to  him. 

He  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right,  shall 
leave  them  in  the  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his 
end  shall  be  a  fool. 

He  that  hath  not  oppressed  any,  nor  spoiled 
by  violence,  but  dealt  truly,  and  done  that  which 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  169 

is  lawful  and  right,  lie  is  just,  and  he  shall  surely 
live,  saith  the  Lord. 

If  the  wicked  will  turn  from  all  his  sins, 
and  do  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
not  die,  and  all  his  transgressions  shall  not  be 
mentioned  unto  him. 

My  ways  are  equal,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will 
judge  you  every  one  according  to  his  ways. 


8.     Early  Piety. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of 
thy  youth,  while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the 
years  draw  nigh,  when  thou  shalt  say,  I  have 
no  pleasure  in  them. 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace, 
and  pursue  it. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and  go 
not  in  the  way  of  evil  men. 
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170  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

My  son.  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou 
not. 

Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart,  and  lean 
not  on  thine  own  understanding. 

In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  he  shall 
direct  thy  paths. 

Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence ;  for  out  of 
it  are  the  issues  of  life. 

Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing ;  therefore  get 
wisdom,  and,  with  all  thy  getting,  get  under- 
standing. 

Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ;  and  in 
her  left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all 
her  paths  are  peace. 

If  thou  seekest  for  her  as  for  silver,  and 
searchest  for  her  as  for  hid  treasures, 

Then  shalt  thou  understand  the  fear  of  the 
Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of  God. 

Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely,  and 
thy  foot  shall  not  stumble. 

When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not  be 
afraid ;  yea,  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep 
shall  be  sweet. 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 
to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  171 

0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good :  blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 


9.    The  Works  of  God. 

I  will  now  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
and  declare  the  things  that  I  have  seen. 

The  sun  that  giveth  light  looketh  upon  all 
things,  and  is  full  of  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Great  is  the  Lord  that  made  it ;  and  at  his 
commandment  it  runneth  hastily. 

He  made  the  moon  also  to  serve  in  her  sea- 
son, and  the  stars  to  shine  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven. 

At  the  commandment  of  the  Holy  One  they 
all  stand  in  their  order,  and  never  faint  in  their 
watches. 

Look  upon  the  rainbow,  and  praise  him  that 
made  it;  very  beautiful  it  is  in  the  brightness 
thereof. 

It  compasseth  the  heaven  with  a  glorious 
circle,  and  the  hands  of  the  Most  High  have 
bended  it. 

He  maketh  the  snow  to  fall  apace,  and  send- 
eth  swiftly  the  lightnings  of  his  judgment. 

At  his  sight  the  mountains  are  shaken;  the 


172  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

noise  of  his  thunder  maketh  the  earth  to  trem- 
ble. 

As  birds  flying  he  scattereth  the  snow,  and 
the  falling  down  thereof  is  as  the  lighting  of 
grasshoppers. 

He  poureth  the  hoar  frost  upon  the  earth,  and 
clotheth  the  water  as  with  a  breastplate. 

He  declareth  the  things  that  are  past  and  to 
come,  and  revealeth  the  steps  of  hidden  things. 

No  thought  escapeth  him,  neither  is  any  word 
hidden  from  him. 

He  hath  garnished  the  excellent  works  of  his 
wisdom,  and  he  is  from  everlasting  to  everlast- 
ing. 

Unto  him  may  nothing  be  added,  neither  can 
he  be  diminished ;  and  he  hath  no  need  of  any 
counsellor. 

O,  how  desirable  are  all  his  works !  He  hath 
made  nothing  imperfect. 

One  thing  established  the  good  of  another; 
and  who  shall  be  filled  with  beholding  his  glory  ? 

There  are  yet  hid  greater  things  than  these 
be,  for  we  have  seen  but  a  few  of  his  works. 

For  the  Lord  hath  made  all  things  ;  and  to 
the  godly  hath  he  given  wisdom. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  173 


10.     True  Wisdom. 

God  created  man  to  be  immortal,  and  made 
him  to  be  an  image  of  his  own  eternity. 

The  souls  of  the  righteous  are  in  the  hand  of 
God,  and  there  shall  no  torment  touch  them. 

Though  they  be  punished  in  the  sight  of  men, 
yet  is  their  hope  full  of  immortality. 

Honorable  age  is  not  that  which  standeth  in 
length  of  time,  nor  that  which  is  measured  by 
number  of  years. 

But  wisdom  is  the  gray  hair  unto  men,  and 
an  unspotted  life  is  old  age. 

To  fear  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom, 
and  giveth  joy,  and  gladness,  and  a  long  life. 

My  son,  help  thy  father  in  his  age,  and  grieve 
him  not  as  long  as  he  liveth. 

Honor  thy  father  and  mother  both  in  word 
and  deed,  that  a  blessing  may  come  upon  thee 
from  them. 

Be  not  hasty  with  thy  tongue,  and  in  no  wise 
speak  against  the  truth. 

Love  him  that  hath  made  thee  with  all  thy 
strength. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  the  poor,  and  refuse 
not  to  give  to  him  that  is  in  need. 


174  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

So  shalt  thou  be  as  the  son  of  the  Most  High, 
and  he  shall  love  thee  more  than  thy  mother 
doth. 

Wisdom  exalteth  her  children,  and  layeth 
hold  of  them  that  seek  her. 

He  that  loveth  her  loveth  life ;  and  they  that 
seek  her  early  shall  be  filled  with  joy. 

They  that  serve  her  shall  minister  to  the 
Holy  One;  and  them  that  love  her  the  Lord 
will  love. 


11.    The  Divine  Mission  and   Authority 
of  Jesus. 

The  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  hath  given 
all  things  into  his  hand. 

All  power,  said  Jesus,  is  given  unto  me,  in 
heaven  and  in  earth. 

This  is  God's  beloved  Son  ;  hear  ye  him. 

No  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven  but  he 
that  came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son  of 
man,  which  is  in  heaven. 

He  whom  God  hath  sent  speaketh  the  words 
of  God ;  for  God  giveth  not  the  Spirit  by  meas- 
ure unto  him. 

He  that  cometh  from  heaven  is  above  all,  and 
what  he  hath  seen  and  heard,  that  he  testifieth. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  175 

The  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  showeth  him 
all  things  that  himself  doeth. 

As  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead  and  quick- 
eneth  them,  even  so  the  Son  quickeneth  whom 
he  will. 

The  Father  hath  committed  all  judgment 
unto  the  Son,  that  all  men  should  honor  the  Son, 
even  as  they  honor  the  Father. 

He  that  honor eth  not  the  Son  honor eth  not 
the  Father  which  hath  sent  him. 

Xo  man  hath  seen  the  Father,  save  he  which 
is  of  God ;  he  hath  seen  the  Father. 

I  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down  from 
heaven.  If  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall 
live  forever. 

If  God  were  your  Father,  ye  would  love  me, 
for  I  proceeded  forth  and  came  from  God. 

The  works  that  I  do  in  my  Father's  name, 
they  bear  witness  of  me. 

I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come 
into  the  world  ;  again,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go 
to  the  Father. 

Now  we  believe,  and  are  sure  that  thou  art 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God. 


176  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 


12.     Redemption. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he 
hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for  us 
in  the  house  of  his  servant  David  ; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers, 
and  to  remember  his  holy  covenant ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness, 
and  in  the  shadow  of  death ; 

To  guide  our  feet  in  the  way  of  peace. 

The  eyes  of  the  blind  are  opened,  and  the 
ears  of  the  deaf  are  unstopped. 

The  lame  man  leaps  as  a  hart,  and  the  tongue 
of  the  dumb  sings. 

The  dead  are  raised ;  to  the  poor  the  gospel 
is  preached. 

Surely  He  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried 
our  sorrows. 

He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities ;  and  with 
his  stripes  are  we  healed. 

He  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his 
mouth. 

When  he  was  reviled,  he  reviled  not  again ; 
when  he  suffered,  he  threatened  not. 

He  was  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter ; 
he  poured  out  his  soul  unto  death. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  177 

Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from 
our  sins  in  his  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us 
kings  and  priests  unto  God  and  his  Father, 

To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

13.     Salvation  through  Christ. 

God  so  loved  the  world  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth 
my  word,  and  believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me, 
hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall  not  come  into 
condemnation. 

He  that  cometh  to  me  shall  never  hunger; 
and  he  that  believeth  on  me  shall  never  thirst. 

This  is  the  Father's  will,  that  of  all  which  he 
hath  given  me  I  should  lose  nothing,  but  should 
raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world ;  he  that  followeth 
me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have 
the  light  of  life. 

I  am  the  door  :  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved. 

I  am  the  good  Shepherd :  the  good  Shepherd 
giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep 
I  have  ;  them  also  I  must  bring ;  and  they  shall 


178  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

hear  my  voice ;  and  there  shall  be  one  fold  and 
one  Shepherd. 

I  give  unto  my  sheep  eternal  life,  and  they 
shall  never  perish. 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life:  he  that 
belie veth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  live ;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in 
me  shall  never  die. 

In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions ;  I 
go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you ;  and  if  I  go  and 
prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again  and 
receive  you  unto  myself,  that  where  I  am,  there 
ye  may  be  also. 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless  ;  I  will  come 
to  you. 

If  I  depart,  I  will  send  the  Comforter  unto 
you ;  he  shall  glorify  me,  and  he,  the  Spirit  of 
truth,  will  guide  you  into  all  truth. 

Father,  I  will  that  they  also  whom  thou  hast 
given  me  be  with  me  where  I  am,  that  they  may 
behold  my  glory  which  thou  hast  given  me. 

This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all 
acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world 
to  save  sinners. 

There  is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given 
among  men  whereby  we  must  be  saved. 

God  forbid  that  we  should  glory,  save  in  the 
cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  179 

For  other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than 
that  is  laid,  which  is  Jesus  Christ. 

May  we  be  built  up  on  the  foundation  of  the 
apostles  and  prophets,  and  obtain  the  salvation 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  with  eternal  glory. 

14.     A  Psalm  of  Christian  Joy. 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  God !  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father  of  all  mercies,  and 
God  of  all  consolation. 

We  thank  thee,  O  God,  for  the  unspeakable 
gift  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  who  came  to  bring 
glad  tidings  of  great  joy  to  all  people. 

O,  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom 
and  knowledge  of  God  ! 

•    Glory  to   God  in  the    highest,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

Break  forth  into  joy,  for  the  Lord  hath  com- 
forted his  people. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen 
a  great  light ;  they  that  dwell  in  the  shadow  of 
death,  upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. 

O,  come,  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Sun  of 
Righteousness ;  with  joy  let  us  draw  water  from 
the  wells  of  salvation. 

For  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but 
to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 


180  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

It  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father,  which  is  in 
heaven,  that  one  of  these  little  ones  should 
perish. 

Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David !  Blessed  is 
he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Ho- 
sanna in  the  highest ! 

In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  to- 
ward us,  because  that  God  sent  his  only  begot- 
ten Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might  live 
through  him. 

Salvation  to  our  God,  which  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb,  forever  and  ever  ! 

He  that  spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered 
him  up  for  us  all,  how  shall  he  not  with  him 
also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 

Who  shall  be  able  to  pluck  us  out  of  his 
hand?  Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of 
God  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord  ? 

Be  of  good  cheer ;  he  hath  overcome  the 
world ;  he  shall  put  all  enemies  under  his  feet. 

Yea,  we  also  may  be  conquerors,  and  more 
than  conquerors,  through  Him  that  died  for  us 
and  rose  again. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  vic- 
tory through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 


devotional  services.  181 

15.     The  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the 
feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  pub- 
lisheth  peace ;  that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God 
reigneth  ! 

The  Lord  hath  comforted  his  people,  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  salvation  of 
our  God. 

The  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place  shall 
be  glad  ; 

The  desert  shall  rejoice,  and  blossom  as  the 
rose. 

The  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  established  in 
the  top  of  the  mountains,  and  shall  be  exalted 
above  the  hills. 

And  many  nations  shall  come,  and  say,  Let 
us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

They  shall  beat  their  swords  into  plough- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruning  hooks. 

Nation  shall  not  lift  up  a  sword  against  nation, 
neither  shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 

The  wolf  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 
leopard   shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ;  and  the 
calf,  and  the  young  lion,  and  the  fatling  together  ; 
and  a  little  child  shall  lead  them. 
16 


182  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  God's 
holy  mountain  ;  for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the 
sea. 

Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men, 
and  he  will  dwell  with  them. 

And  they  shall  be  his  people,  and  God  him- 
self shall  be  with  them,  and  be  their  God. 

Praise  our  God,  all  ye  servants  of  his,  and  ye 
that  fear  him,  both  great  and  small. 

Alleluia :  the  Lord  God  omnipotent  reign eth. 

Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and  give  honor  to 
him. 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be 
unto  Him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb,  forever  and  ever. 

16.     Heaven. 

Who  are  these,  which  are  arrayed  in  white 
robes  ?  and  whence  came  they  ? 

These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribu- 
lation, and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  made 
them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

These  are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb  whith- 
ersoever he  goeth.  And  in  their  mouth  was 
found  no  guile ;  for  they  are  without  fault  before 
the  throne  of  God. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  183 

Therefore  do  they  serve  him  day  and  night 
in  his  temple ;  and  he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne 
shall  dwell  among  them. 

They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any 
more. 

There  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow, 
nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain. 

There  shall  be  no  night  there,  and  they  need 
no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun ;  for  the  Lord 
God  giveth  them  light. 

They  shall  see  his  face ;  and  his  name  shall 
be  in  their  foreheads. 

The  Lamb,  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the 
throne,  shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto 
living  fountains  of  waters. 

There  shall  in  no  wise  enter  there  any  thing 
that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomi- 
nation, or  maketh  a  lie  ; 

But  they  winch  are  written  in  the  Lamb's 
book  of  life. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments, 
that  they  may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and 
may  enter  in  through  the  gates  into  the  city. 

AVorthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive 
power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength, 
and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing. 


184  devotional  services. 

17.     Christian  Charity. 

This  is  my  commandment,  that  ye  love  one 
another,  as  I  have  loved  you. 

May  we  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath 
loved  us  and  hath  given  himself  for  us. 

Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another ;  for  love  is 
of  God ;  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of 
God,  and  knoweth  God. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  goods,  and  seeth  his 
brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  heart 
from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  pf  God  in  him  ? 

My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 

If  a  brother  or  sister  be  naked  and  destitute 
of  daily  food,  let  us  not  say  to  them,  Depart  in 
peace,  be  ye  warmed  and  filled  ;  but  let  us  give 
them  those  things  which  are  needful,  according 
as  God  hath  blessed  us. 

If  we  love  them  which  love  us,  what  reward 
have  we  ;  and  if  we  do  good  to  them  that  do  good 
to  us,  what  do  we  more  than  others  ? 

May  we  love  our  enemies,  bless  them  that 
curse  us,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  us,  and  pray 
for  them  which  despitefully  use  us  : 

That  we  may  be  the  children  of  our  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  ;  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  185 

rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth 
rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

May  we  be  merciful  as  our  Father  in  heaven 
is  merciful ;  may  we  forgive  as  we  pray  to  be 
forgiven. 

May  we  remember  the  words  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give 
than  to  receive. 

May  we  have  that  charity  which  suffereth 
long  and  is  kind,  which  beareth  all  things, 
believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  and  which 
never  faileth. 

May  we  be  kind  to  one  another,  tender  heart- 
ed, forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God,  for 
Christ's  sake,  hath  forgiven  us. 

May  we  have  that  charity  which  is  the  end 
of  the  commandment,  and  cherish  that  love 
which  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

May  the  Lord  make  us  to  increase  and 
abound  in  love  one  toward  another  and  toward 
all  men. 

May  we  remember  that  our  blessed  Saviour 
calls  the  humblest  of  the  poor  his  brethren,  and 
has  declared  that  the  good  we  do  unto  them,  in 
his  name,  is  done  also  to  himself. 

Therefore  let  us  consider  the  poor,  feed  the 
hungry,  clothe  the  naked,  minister  to  the  sick, 
16* 


186  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

and  visit  the  prisoner,  as  if  our  Lord  himself 
were  the  sufferer. 

Thus  may  we  cherish  that  spirit  of  true 
charity,  and  live  that  useful  and  beneficent  life, 
which  shall  fit  us  for  the  Saviour's  welcome, 
Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the 
kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation 
of  the  world. 

18.  Charity  and  Brotherly  Love. 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor ;  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

The  Lord  will  preserve  him  and  keep  him 
alive  ;  and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth. 

The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed 
of  languishing ;  thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in 
sickness. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto 
the  Lord ; 

And  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay 
him  again. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful ;  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you, 
do  good  to  them  that  hate  you, 

That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 


DEVOTIONAL  SERVICES.        187 

Condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned ; 

Forgive,  and  ye  shall  be  forgiven. 

Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  weep. 

Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil. 

Herein  is  love  ;  not  that  we  loved  God,  but 
that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  pro- 
pitiation for  our  sins. 

Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to 
love  one  another. 

God  is  love ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love 
dwelleth  in  God,  and  God  in  him. 

19.     Humility. 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhab- 
iteth  eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy :  I  dwell  in 
the  high  and  holy  place,  with  him  also  that  is 
of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to  revive  the 
spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of 
the  contrite  ones. 

God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto 
the  humble.  He  will  beautify  the  meek  with 
salvation. 

A  high  look  and  a  proud  heart  is  sin. 

Blessed  are  the  meek,  for  they  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 


188  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

The  ornament  of  a  meek  and  quiet  spirit  is 
in  the  sight  of  God  of  great  price. 

For  the  power  of  the  Lord  is  great,  and  he  is 
honored  by  the  lowly. 

He  hath  cast  down  the  thrones  of  proud 
princes,  and  set  up  the  meek  in  their  stead. 

He  hath  plucked  up  the  roots  of  proud  na- 
tions, and  planted  the  lowly  in  their  place. 

Pride  goeth  before  destruction,  and  a  haughty 
spirit  before  a  fall. 

He  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted; 
but  he  that  exalte th  himself  shall  be  abased. 

My  son,  go  on  with  thy  business  in  meekness  ; 
so  shalt  thou  be  beloved  of  him  that  is  approved. 

The  greater  thou  art,  the  more  humble  thy- 
self, and  thou  shalt  find  favor  before  the  Lord. 

Learn  of  me,  saith  Jesus,  for  I  am  meek  and 
lowly  in  heart,  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls. 

Whosoever  shall  humble  himself  as  a  little 
child,  the  same  is  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of 
heaven. 

Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain 
glory ;  but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem 
other  better  than  themselves. 

Look  not  every  man  for  his  own  interest,  but 
every  one  also  for  the  benefit  of  others. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  ISd 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you  which  was  also  in 
Christ  Jesus,  who,  being  in  the  form  of  God, 
made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and  took  upon 
him  the  form  of  a  servant, 

And,  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  hum- 
bled himself,  and  became  obedient  unto  death, 
even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

Wherefore  God  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and 
given  him  a  name  which  is  above  every  name ; 

That  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should 
bow,  and  every  tongue  confess  that  he  is  Lord, 
to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

"Wherefore,  I  beseech  you  that  you  walk  wor- 
thy of  his  calling,  with  all  lowliness  and  meek- 
ness, serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility. 


20.     Christian  Graces. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  with  one  mind  apd  with 
one  heart  we  may  glorify  thee,  even  the  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Shine  in  our  hearts,  we  pray  thee,  to  give  the 
light  of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in 
the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

May  we  have  the  spirit  of  Christ,  that  we 
may  be  truly  his. 


190  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

May  we  confess  with  our  mouth  the  Lord 
Jesus,  and  believe  in  our  heart  that  God  hath 
raised  him  from  the  dead. 

Help  us  to  examine  ourselves,  that  we  may 
know  whether  we  be  in  the  faith  ;  and  may  we 
do  nothing  against  the  truth,  but  for  the  truth. 

May  we  receive  with  meekness  the  ingrafted 
word  which  is  able  to  save  our  souls. 

May  we  be  enriched  with  all  knowledge  and 
understanding  of  thy  word. 

May  we  grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Grant  that  our  conversation  may  be  such  as 
becometh  the  gospel,  and  that  we  may  do  all 
things  in  the  name  of  Christ. 

May  we  be  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children, 
and  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us, 
and  hath  given  himself  for  us. 

May  we  never  be  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of 
Christ,  knowing  that  it  is  the  power  of  God 
unto  salvation  to  every  one  that  believeth. 

Fill  us,  O  God,  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  be- 
lieving, that  we  may  abound  in  hope  through 
the  power  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

May  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Spirit  be  with  us  all  forever. 


DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES.  191 


21.     Christian  Aspirations. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  has  blessed  us  with  all  spir- 
itual blessings  in  Christ. 

We  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he 
hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  beloved ;  in  whom 
we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  for- 
giveness of  sins. 

For  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great 
love  wherewith  he  loved  us,  even  when  we  were 
dead  in  sins,  hath  raised  us  up  together  with 
Christ,  and  made  us  sit  together  in  heavenly 
places. 

We  praise  him  for  the  exceeding  riches  of 
his  grace  in  his  kindness  toward  us  through 
Christ  Jesus. 

For  through  him  we  have  access  unto  the 
Father,  and  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreign- 
ers, but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of 
the  household  of  God. 

May  we  all  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which 
passeth  knowledge,  that  we  may  be  filled  with 
all  the  fulness  of  God. 

May  this  mind  be  in  us  which  was  also  in 
Christ  Jesus. 


192  DEVOTIONAL    SERVICES. 

May  we  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  where- 
with we  are  called,  with  all  lowliness  and  meek- 
ness, with  long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another 
in  love. 

May  Christ  dwell  in  our  hearts  by  faith,  that 
we  may  be  rooted  and  grounded  in  love. 

May  we  so  learn  Christ  and  be  taught  by 
him,  as  the  truth  is  in  Jesus,  that  we  may  be 
renewed  in  the  spirit  of  our  mind,  and  be  cre- 
ated after  God  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 

Let  us  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful 
works  of  darkness,  but  walk  as  children  of  the 
light,  in  all  goodness,  and  righteousness,  and 
truth. 

May  we  not  grieve  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God 
by  our  sins,  nor  put  our  blessed  Lord  to  shame ; 
but  approve  the  things  that  are  excellent,  and 
be  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness,  which 
are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  praise  and  glory 
of  God. 

And  may  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  our  minds  and  hearts  in 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 


